James City County, Virginia

VA · FIPS 51095 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 81,013 #719 / 3,222
78th
Median Household Income $109,985 +46.4% #97 / 3,222
97th
Median Age 47.1 years +21.1% #464 / 3,222
86th
Median Home Value $447,200 +58.6% #199 / 3,222
94th
Median Gross Rent $1,552 +33.4% #215 / 3,222
93th
Poverty Rate 6.8% -45.7% #191 / 3,222
94th

Demographics

James City County has a population of 81,013, making it the #719 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.1 years, which is 21.1% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

92.4%
Native Born
7.6%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in James City County is $109,985, ranking #97 out of 3,222 counties — 46.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 6.8% and unemployment stands at 2.7%.

Median Household Income
$109,985 +46.4% vs nat'l
Rank #97 of 3,222
97th percentile
Per Capita Income
$54,983 +33.3% vs nat'l
Rank #124 of 3,222
96th percentile
Poverty Rate
6.8% −45.7% vs nat'l
Rank #191 of 3,222
94th percentile
Unemployment Rate
2.7% −49.7% vs nat'l
Rank #525 of 3,222
84th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
51.0% +51.5% vs nat'l
Rank #87 of 3,222
97th percentile
Mean Commute Time
28.8 min +4.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,084 of 3,222
66th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in James City County is $447,200 (+58.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,552/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.7%.

Median Home Value
$447,200 +58.6% vs nat'l
Rank #199 of 3,222
94th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,552 +33.4% vs nat'l
Rank #215 of 3,222
93th percentile
Homeownership Rate
76.7% +19.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,217 of 3,222
62th percentile
76.7% Homeownership

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Health

95.3% of residents in James City County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.9% above the national rate.

95.3% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
95.3% +3.9% vs nat'l
Rank #517 of 3,222
84th percentile

About James City County, Virginia

James City County, Virginia has a total population of 81,013, making it the 719th most populous county in the United States. The median age in James City County is 47.1 years, which is 21.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in James City County is $109,985, which ranks #97 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 46.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7%.

The median home value in James City County is $447,200, 58.6% above the national median. Renters in James City County pay a median gross rent of $1,552 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In James City County, 51.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 51.5% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.8 min.

James City County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 71.7% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (12.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.2%).

All data for James City County, Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.