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A town of 789, settled in 1900.
24% of residents live below the poverty line in Williamsburg, above both Colorado’s towns (8.4%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Of the 160 Colorado towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Williamsburg. Williamsburg’s trail density is 1.8 miles per square mile, above both the Colorado town median (1.3) and the median of U.S. towns (0.4). Williamsburg has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 337 in 1900, a low of 57 in 1960, 731 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2018 and 2 maps from 1959 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Williamsburg, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Williamsburg.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 92% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The typical Williamsburg home is worth about $303,000, down 1.3% in a year, 43% below the Colorado typical home. 85% of households own their home in Williamsburg.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Most working residents leave Williamsburg for work: only 1% work in town. The median household income in Williamsburg is $50,000. The top destinations are Cañon City (19%), Colorado Springs (13%) and Florence (9%).
| Williamsburg | Colorado towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,000 | $95,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.7% | 7.7% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Williamsburg has chilly, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. Williamsburg’s July high is 90°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
17% of Williamsburg adults report frequent physical distress. Williamsburg beats the Colorado average on 2 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 14. 23% of Williamsburg adults say their health is fair or poor.
| Williamsburg | Colorado towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 12% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 18% | 16% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 11% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 8.4% | 12% |
| What stands out | Williamsburg | CO |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 14.6% | 19% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 77.5% | 69.5% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 18.3% | 9.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
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None within 15 miles of Williamsburg; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Williamsburg residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Colorado.
Where Williamsburg’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in Fremont County, Colorado, United States
Williamsburg is a statutory town located in Fremont County, Colorado, United States. The town population was 731 at the 2020 census. The Florence post office (ZIP code 81226) serves Williamsburg.
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Williamsburg has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.