Williamsburg city, VA population by race
The table below shows Williamsburg city's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,718 | 69.21% |
| Black or African American | 2,360 | 15.24% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 59 | 0.38% |
| Asian | 1,085 | 7.01% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 156 | 1.01% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,108 | 7.15% |
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Williamsburg city population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Williamsburg city has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Williamsburg city's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Williamsburg city population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 69.21% are white, 15.24% are Black or African American, 0.38% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 7.01% are Asian, 1.01% are some other race and 7.15% are multiracial.
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Williamsburg city, VA population by race.
The largest racial group in Williamsburg city is White with a population of 10,718 (69.21% of the total population).
Williamsburg city 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Williamsburg city is White with a population of 10,718 (69.21% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,108 (7.15% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Williamsburg city, VA
By ethnicity, 1,189 (7.68% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 14,297 (92.32% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Williamsburg city, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 10,489 (73.37% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Williamsburg city, VA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Williamsburg city's Non-Hispanic population.
Williamsburg city Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 10,489 | 73.37% |
| Black or African American alone | 2,348 | 16.42% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 1,046 | 7.32% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 10 | 0.07% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 404 | 2.83% |
Among the Hispanic population in Williamsburg city, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 569 (47.86% of the total Hispanic population).
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Williamsburg city, VA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Williamsburg city's Hispanic population.
Williamsburg city Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 230 | 19.34% |
| Puerto Rican | 337 | 28.34% |
| Cuban | 53 | 4.46% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 569 | 47.86% |
Things to know
What percentage of Williamsburg city, VA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 7.68% of Williamsburg city population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Williamsburg city, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 569 (47.86% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Williamsburg city, VA have?
Williamsburg city, VA has 2,360 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 15.24% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Williamsburg city is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Williamsburg city, VA?
With 92.32% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Williamsburg city.
That being said, with a 15.24% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Williamsburg city.
What is the majority race in Williamsburg city, VA?
With a population of 10,718 (69.21% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Williamsburg city.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Williamsburg city, with 15.24% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
