COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

James City County

Virginia · 48,102 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 $55,594. Population has grown 38% since 1990. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $157,200. With a median age of 40.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 40.8

US median: 35.2

More educated

42% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

48,102

+38%since 1990

from 34,859 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

338 / sq mi

+38%since 1990

from 245 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

40.8

+19%since 1990

from 34.3 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202481K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$55,594

+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $39,785 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$29,256

+61%since 1990

from $18,139 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

6.4%

−0.3 ptssince 1990

from 6.7% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$157,200

Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990

from $118,900 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$703

+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $528 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

77.0%

+3.7 ptssince 1990

from 73.3% in 1990

23.0% rent

Afford Score

2.8

−5%since 1990

from 3.0 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

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

Black18.5%(6,437)

Hispanic / Latino1.4%(479)

Asian1.6%(541)

Diversity Score43.3%(15,100)

2000

White, non-Hispanic81%(38,954)

Black14.3%(6,858)

Hispanic / Latino1.7%(816)

Asian1.4%(682)

Diversity Score37.6%(18,070)

Diversity Score

−13%since 1990

from 43 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

41.5%

+8.7 ptssince 1990

from 32.9% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

89.3%

+6.8 ptssince 1990

from 82.5% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

16.7%

+2.8 ptssince 1990

from 13.9% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

17.3 min

−17%since 1990

from 20.7 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

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 48,102 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in James City County, Virginia earns about $55,594 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 $157,200, and the typical rent is about $703 a month.

How educated are people in James City County, Virginia?

About 41.5% 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 6.4% of people in James City County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has James City County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, James City County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13,243 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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

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