Williamsburg, Kentucky
City · Population 5,332 · #79 in Kentucky
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About Williamsburg
Set in the southeastern part of Kentucky, Williamsburg is a close-knit town, home to 5,332 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Williamsburg is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.17 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,279 residents per square mile.
📰 Williamsburg News Today
- Travis Croley Obituary | Ellison Funeral Home | Williamsburg, KY Tribute Archive · Aug 18
- No. 9 Softball Heads to Williamsburg, Ky. for NAIA Opening Round as No. 1 Seed Keiser University Athletics · May 10
- Shannon R. Stevens Harp Funeral Home · Aug 12
- Shannon R. Stevens Obituary (2026) - Williamsburg, KY - Harp Funeral Home - Jellico Legacy obituary · Aug 12
- Multiple injured in three-vehicle crash in Williamsburg FOX 56 News · Jun 20
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Williamsburg Unique
- One of 10 places in the US named Williamsburg — but the Kentucky one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southeastern Kentucky, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Kentucky — one of 555 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,332.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Williamsburg
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Highland Park Drive In
- Huddle House — american
- Milly's on Main (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Kentucky Splash Waterpark · Water park
- Whitley County Historical Society and Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Williamsburg
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Williamsburg
- Boston Elementary School
- Colonel Academy
- Pleasant View Elementary School
- Whitley Central Intermediate School
- Whitley County Alternative School
- Whitley County Central Primary School
- Whitley County East Elementary School
- Whitley County High School
- Whitley County Middle School
- Williamsburg City School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKentucky
TypeCity
Population (2024)5,332
Rank in state#79 of 418
Land area4.17 sq mi
Density1,279/sq mi
Coordinates36.7387, -84.1656