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James Island

South Carolina · 11,621 residents · 4.744 sq mi
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James Island is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,083. Population has declined 4% since 2019. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $341,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents. Households here earn about 50% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% 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
11,621
−4%since 2019
from 12,076 in 2019
2013 – 2025
Population density
2,450 / sq mi
−4%since 2019
from 2,546 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
−6%since 2019
from 44.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2013 – 2024
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202412K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,083
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $81,674 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2013 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,772
+2%since 2019
from $40,803 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 54.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 5.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$341,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $300,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2013 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,625
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,374 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 83.1% in 2019
14.5% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+13%since 2019
from 3.7 in 2019
2013 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(10,363)
Black8%(961)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(208)
Asian2.7%(325)
Other1.8%(219)
Diversity Score32%(3,863)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(9,689)
Black9.1%(1,058)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(311)
Asian0.6%(75)
Other2.3%(269)
Diversity Score33.5%(3,892)
Diversity Score
33
+5%since 2019
from 32 in 2019
2013 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 47.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 94.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 14.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
Unchangedsince 2019
from 23.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 83.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 1.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 68.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 50.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 49.9% in 2019
Female
49.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 50.1% in 2019
Foreign born
2.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 2.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 8.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in James Island, South Carolina?

James Island, South Carolina has about 11,621 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in James Island, South Carolina?

The typical household in James Island, South Carolina earns about $82,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is James Island, South Carolina expensive?

In James Island, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $341,000, and the typical rent is about $1,625 a month.

How educated are people in James Island, South Carolina?

About 49.4% of adults age 25 and over in James Island, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in James Island, South Carolina?

About 5.4% of people in James Island, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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