Willis Wharf Authority

Willis Wharf is a upper-middle-income, family-oriented village of 278 with home prices -0.0× below the Virginia median.

Willis Wharf, Virginia

Population in Willis Wharf stands at 278 — placing it among the smaller communities of Northampton County, Virginia. At $92,543 median household income, Willis Wharf sits in the upper income bracket of Virginia.

Definition and scope

Willis Wharf sits within Northampton County, Virginia, one of Virginia's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 2.

Who lives here

Willis Wharf has approximately 278 residents. The median age is 36.7 years. Roughly 75% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $-666,666,666.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 87.8%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 12.2%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Willis Wharf is $92,543. Poverty rate stands at 2.9%. Educational attainment: 48.5% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Willis Wharf:

• Public schools: 4
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Willis Wharf is Machipongo International Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Northampton County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Newport News, Virginia.

Geography and climate

Willis Wharf sits at an elevation of 39 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7a.

References

• Virginia State Authority — state-level reference for Virginia.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.