COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

James City County

Virginia · 34,859 residents · 142.298 sq mi

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James City County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $39,785. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 13,243 residents. 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $118,900.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 34.3

US median: 33.0

More educated

33% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

34,859

−28%vs 2000

vs 48,102 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

245 / sq mi

−28%vs 2000

vs 338 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

34.3

−16%vs 2000

vs 40.8 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202481K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$39,785

−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $55,594 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$18,139

−38%vs 2000

vs $29,256 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

6.7%

+0.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 6.4% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$118,900

Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $157,200 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$528

−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $703 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

73.3%

−3.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 77.0% in 2000

26.7% rent

Afford Score

3.0

+6%vs 2000

vs 2.8 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic81%(38,954)

Black14.3%(6,858)

Hispanic / Latino1.7%(816)

Asian1.4%(682)

Other0%

Diversity Score37.6%(18,070)

1990

White, non-Hispanic79.8%(27,822)

Black18.5%(6,437)

Hispanic / Latino1.4%(479)

Asian1.6%(541)

Other0.2%(59)

Diversity Score43.3%(15,100)

Diversity Score

+15%vs 2000

vs 38 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

32.9%

−8.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 41.5% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

82.5%

−6.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 89.3% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

13.9%

−2.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 16.7% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

20.7 min

+20%vs 2000

vs 17.3 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in James City County, Virginia?

James City County, Virginia has about 34,859 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in James City County, Virginia?

The typical household in James City County, Virginia earns about $39,785 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is James City County, Virginia expensive?

In James City County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $118,900, and the typical rent is about $528 a month.

How educated are people in James City County, Virginia?

About 32.9% of adults age 25 and over in James City County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in James City County, Virginia?

About 6.7% of people in James City County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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