The first municipality in Virginia, Williamsburg was founded in 1632, or more than 100 years before the country in which it now sits. Known as Virginia’s colonial capital, the modern-day city of Williamsburg is a thriving community that attracts millions of tourists to explore its shops, amenities, and, of course, the world’s largest living history museum: Colonial Williamsburg. The city is also home to William & Mary, a premier public ivy research university widely recognized for its exceptional academic reputation.
Written about in the pages of every American history book, Williamsburg is an international tourism destination; Colonial Williamsburg alone sells more than 500,000 tickets each year. The reputation and academic excellence that William & Mary is known for also attracts businesses looking to recruit talented graduates in a variety of fields.
Williamsburg is known as “the smallest city with the biggest international address.” A recent survey found that 88% Williamsburg residents rated their overall quality of life as either good or excellent, and 90% regard the city as a good or excellent place to live.
Industry | # of Employees | % of Workforce |
---|---|---|
Accommodation and Food Services | 2,581 | 20.3% |
Health Care and Social Assistance | 1,357 | 10.7% |
Retail Trade | 1,130 | 8.9% |
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1,054 | 8.3% |
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 634 | 5.0% |
Source: EMSI |
Population | 15,259 |
Median Age | 24.9 |
Labor Force | 6,463 |
Unemployment Rate | 8.2% |
Median Household Income | $57,500 |
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