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James City

North Carolina · 5,899 residents · 7.711 sq mi
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James City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $54,294. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $156,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,899
+9%since 2000
from 5,420 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
765 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 703 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.6
+6%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024James City
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,294
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,490 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,554
+69%since 2000
from $18,635 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.507
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,300
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$853
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $561 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.4%
−29.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
26.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+25%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(4,564)
Black13.4%(790)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(347)
Asian1.1%(62)
Other4.4%(257)
Diversity Score50.4%(2,970)
Diversity Score
50
+19%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+26%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.8%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.3%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in James City, North Carolina?

James City, North Carolina has about 5,899 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in James City, North Carolina earns about $54,294 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 $156,300, and the typical rent is about $853 a month.

How educated are people in James City, North Carolina?

About 19.0% 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 13.0% 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 1,620 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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