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Williamsburg, New Mexico

Williamsburg is a village located in Sierra County, New Mexico. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 527.

Geography

\nWilliamsburg is located at 33°6'60" North, 107°17'33" West (33.116591, -107.292503)
1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.2 km² (0.5 mi²). 1.2 km² (0.5 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics

\nAs of the
census of 2000, there are 527 people, 264 households, and 153 families residing in the village. The population density is 423.9/km² (1,096.2/mi²). There are 345 housing units at an average density of 277.5/km² (717.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the village is 91.84% White, 1.71% African American, 0.76% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.90% from other races, and 3.61% from two or more races. 13.09% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 264 households out of which 15.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.9% are married couples living together, 8.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 41.7% are non-families. 35.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 20.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.00 and the average family size is 2.51. In the village the population is spread out with 15.9% under the age of 18, 3.4% from 18 to 24, 15.6% from 25 to 44, 29.2% from 45 to 64, and 35.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 55 years. For every 100 females there are 102.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 97.8 males. The median income for a household in the village is $23,750, and the median income for a family is $27,679. Males have a median income of $27,917 versus $19,250 for females. The per capita income for the village is $15,549. 9.6% of the population and 5.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 9.7% are under the age of 18 and 6.2% are 65 or older.