Williamsburg (city), Virginia: Power, Data Centers and the Local Economy
No data center or power plant project is on record in Williamsburg (city), but the national build-out still reaches it through its utility bill, its labor market and the projects next door. Williamsburg (city) is an independent city: it is its own county-equivalent and is not part of any county. Construction employs 102, up 24.4% since 2019. Unemployment was 5.5% in August 2026, against 4.0% in 2019. Employers here counted 12,705 jobs in 2025, down 0.6% from 2019. 15,861 people live here, up 2.6% since 2020.
Cities and towns in Williamsburg (city)
Williamsburg (city) is an independent city: it is its own county-equivalent and is not part of any county.
Residents are 2025 Census estimates for the part of each city, town or township inside this county. Census publishes no annual estimate for unincorporated communities.
What changed in Williamsburg (city)
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| Measure | Then | Now | Change | Rank in Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2020 → 2025) | 15,459 | 15,861 | ▲ 2.6% | 93rd of 133 by size |
| Total jobs (2019 → 2025) | 12,780 | 12,705 | ▼ 0.6% | 79th of 133 by growth |
| Average annual pay (2019 → 2025) | $43,352 | $54,691 | ▲ 26.2% | — |
| Construction jobs (2019 → 2025) | 82 | 102 | ▲ 24.4% | 24th of 83 by growth |
| Unemployment rate (2019 → August 2026) | 4.0% | 5.5% | ▲ 1.5pts | — |
Who powers Williamsburg (city)
No operating power plant is located in Williamsburg (city) in the EIA-860M inventory. Its power comes over the grid from plants elsewhere.
The Williamsburg (city) labor market
| Industry (2025) | Jobs | Average pay | Concentration vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| All industries | 12,705 | $54,691 | 1.00 |
| Construction | 102 | $74,965 | 0.15 |
Concentration is the BLS location quotient: 1.0 means the industry holds the same share of local jobs as it does nationally. Industry rows count private employers; cells BLS suppresses are left out.
Data centers and local rules in Williamsburg (city)
No data center, local measure or delayed project is on record in Williamsburg (city). Virginia has 13 local measures on record statewide.
Williamsburg (city) and its neighbors
Of the 2 counties that border Williamsburg (city), James City County carries the most build-out activity: data centers, planned generation and operating plants combined.
| County | Population | Jobs since 2019 | Operating MW | Planned MW | Data centers | Local measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsburg (city) | 15,861 | ▼ 0.6% | — | — | — | — |
| James City County | 83,326 | ▲ 0.3% | 40 MW | 5 MW | — | — |
| York County | 71,374 | ▲ 5.1% | — | — | — | — |
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Williamsburg (city), answered from the record
Are there data centers in Williamsburg (city)?
The SAVRN Data Center Map has no data center in Williamsburg (city).
What county is Williamsburg, VA in?
Williamsburg is in Williamsburg (city), Virginia. About 15,861 people live there (2025 Census estimate).
Is Williamsburg (city) adding jobs?
Employers counted 12,705 jobs in 2025 against 12,780 in 2019 (-0.6%, BLS QCEW). Construction went from 82 to 102.
Does Williamsburg (city) have a data center moratorium?
No county-level measure is on record for Williamsburg (city). Virginia has 13 local measures statewide, listed on the state page.