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Williamsburg, VA

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.

Industry Highlights

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.

Quality of Life

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.

Data

Industry Employment Breakdown

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    

Industry Employment Breakdown

Population

15,259

Median Age

24.9

Labor Force

6,463

Unemployment Rate

8.2%

Median Household Income

$57,500

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, November 2021; Esri Business Analyst Online, 2024 Forecast; Esri Business Analyst Online 2021 Detailed Age Profile; Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI), 2021 Forecast

Key Companies

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

William & Mary

National Center for State Courts

Sodexo

City of Williamsburg

City of Williamsburg Economic Development

Ms. Yuri Adams, Acting Director
(P) 757-220-6104
yadams@williamsburgva.com
yeswilliamsburg.com

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