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James City County

Virginia · 78,254 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 $91,675. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 63% since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $346,100. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
78,254
+63%since 2000
from 48,102 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
550 / sq mi
+63%since 2000
from 338 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.7
+17%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K44K58K72K86K1990201020202024James City County
202481K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,675
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,594 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,862
+57%since 2000
from $29,256 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.5%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$346,100
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $157,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,243
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $703 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
24.4% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+34%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.4%(56,647)
Black12.6%(9,832)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(5,199)
Asian2.9%(2,254)
Other3.9%(3,069)
Diversity Score54.4%(42,599)
Segregation Score23.8%(18,619)
Diversity Score
54
+45%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
24
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 41.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+50%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.1%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−87.7 ptssince 2013
from 93.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in James City County, Virginia?

James City County, Virginia has about 78,254 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in James City County, Virginia earns about $91,675 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 $346,100, and the typical rent is about $1,243 a month.

How educated are people in James City County, Virginia?

About 51.0% 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 6.6% 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 43,395 residents, a change of about 124 percent over that period.

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