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James City

North Carolina · 4,789 residents · 7.711 sq mi
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James City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,973. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $204,400. With a median age of 51.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,789
−12%since 2000
from 5,420 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
621 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 703 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.7
+35%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024James City
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,973
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,490 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,385
+95%since 2000
from $18,635 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
−14%since 2010
from 0.507 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$204,400
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,019
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $561 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
14.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+51%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(4,241)
Black18%(977)
Hispanic / Latino2%(106)
Asian0.5%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.2%(2,289)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(3,610)
Black17.3%(828)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(160)
Asian0.5%(26)
Other3.4%(165)
Diversity Score49.9%(2,392)
Diversity Score
50
+18%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.6%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+42%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.9%
−17.6 ptssince 2011
from 69.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.4%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.1%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2012
from 13.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
−79.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2017
from 81.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2016
from 94.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2016
from 5.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in James City, North Carolina?

James City, North Carolina has about 4,789 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in James City, North Carolina?

The typical household in James City, North Carolina earns about $58,973 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is James City, North Carolina expensive?

In James City, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $204,400, and the typical rent is about $1,019 a month.

How educated are people in James City, North Carolina?

About 28.1% of adults age 25 and over in James City, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in James City, North Carolina?

About 11.7% of people in James City, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has James City, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, James City, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 510 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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