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James City

North Carolina · 5,291 residents · 7.711 sq mi
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James City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,370. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $136,200. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,291
−2%since 2000
from 5,420 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
686 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 703 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.6
+19%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024James City
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,370
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,490 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,423
+95%since 2000
from $18,635 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,200
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$873
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $561 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
24.1% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(3,919)
Black13.5%(713)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(349)
Asian0.9%(47)
Other2.5%(133)
Diversity Score49.9%(2,639)
Diversity Score
50
+18%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.1 min
+5%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 69.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.9%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.9%
−74.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in James City, North Carolina?

James City, North Carolina has about 5,291 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in James City, North Carolina earns about $61,370 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 $136,200, and the typical rent is about $873 a month.

How educated are people in James City, North Carolina?

About 23.9% 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 14.1% 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 1,012 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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

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