County · Virginia
James City County, Virginia
James City County, Virginia. James City County had 83,326 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.5% since 2020, faster than Virginia (+2.9%). It holds no places and 17 census tracts. GEOID 51095.
James City County is one of the 18 counties of the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
83,326
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 78,254 · ACS 2020-2024: 81,013
Median household income
$109,985
±$5,164 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$447,200
±$7,565 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$1,552
±$107 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
How many people live in James City County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 78,254 residents in James City County. The Census Bureau estimates 83,326 for July 1, 2025, up 6.5% since 2020, faster than Virginia (+2.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 81,013 over 142 square miles of land.
| Measure | James City County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 81,013 | 8,705,170 | +6,097 |
| Households | 31,990±455 | 3,365,732 | +3,070 |
| Average household size | 2.49±0.04 | 2.52 | −0.06 |
| Housing units | 34,726±49 | 3,684,756 | +1,442 |
James City County's population since 2000
From 48,102 in 2000 to 83,326 in 2025: up 73.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in James City County?
No incorporated place or census-designated place lies in James City County; its residents live in unincorporated areas the Census Bureau counts by tract. Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in James City County?
The median resident of James City County is 47.1 years old; 19.5% are under 18 and 27.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 71.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 12.4%. 7.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | James City County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.1±0.4 | 39.0 | +0.6 |
| Under 18 years | 19.5%±0.1 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 27.0%±0.2 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.2% | 11.0% | +1.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 71.7%±0.5 pts | 58.4% | −3.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 12.4%±0.6 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.5%±0.2 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.5%±0.7 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.6%±0.9 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.8%±1.0 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 13.0%±0.8 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 14.1%±0.9 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.7%±0.9 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.2%±0.8 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 51.0%±1.8 pts | 42.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 24.8%±1.5 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.5%±0.7 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in James City County earn?
Half of James City County's 31,990 households earn less than $109,985 a year (±$5,164), against $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $107,905 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | James City County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $109,985±$5,164 | $93,170 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $135,336±$4,914 | $128,260 | – |
| Per capita income | $54,983±$2,064 | $50,666 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.8%±1.2 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.3%±2.5 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.5%±1.2 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.2%±1.0 pts | 91.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in James City County?
Owners occupy 76.7% of James City County's occupied homes and renters 23.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $447,200 by its owner (±$7,565). The median renter pays $1,552 a month including utilities, and 48.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | James City County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $447,200±$7,565 | $383,700 | +$28,149 |
| Median gross rent | $1,552±$107 | $1,579 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 48.2%±6.4 pts | 39.4% | +11.9 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,179±$55 | $2,127 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.7%±1.7 pts | 67.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 34,726±49 | 3,684,756 | +1,442 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.6%±3.5 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.3%±1.7 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.6%±0.7 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.3%±0.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.2%±0.5 pts | 7.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is James City County building?
Builders took permits for 225 new housing units across James City County in 2025 (209 single-family), 2.7 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in James City County get to work?
72.4% of James City County's workers drive alone and 17.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.7%.
| Measure | James City County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.5%±1.4 pts | 65.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7%±0.7 pts | 4.3% | −1.6 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 72.4%±2.4 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.5%±1.6 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.5%±0.6 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.2%±0.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.4%±2.0 pts | 18.3% | +10.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.6 min±1.3 | 27.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are James City County's census tracts?
James City County is divided into 17 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $62,102 (Tract 803.05) to $175,455 (Tract 801.04).
| Tract 801.0251095080102 | 4,705±691 | $64,970 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 801.0351095080103 | 3,618±503 | $78,884 |
| Tract 801.0451095080104 | 2,617±262 | $175,455 |
| Tract 802.0251095080202 | 6,010±708 | $108,971 |
| Tract 802.0351095080203 | 4,400±560 | $123,667 |
| Tract 802.0551095080205 | 4,654±437 | $63,096 |
| Tract 802.0751095080207 | 3,950±595 | $116,475 |
| Tract 802.0851095080208 | 3,754±698 | $160,750 |
| Tract 802.0951095080209 | 3,193±527 | $97,375 |
| Tract 803.0451095080304 | 6,453±639 | $163,449 |
| Tract 803.0551095080305 | 5,605±575 | $62,102 |
| Tract 803.0651095080306 | 4,373±509 | $99,385 |
| Tract 803.0751095080307 | 4,246±393 | $106,447 |
| Tract 803.0851095080308 | 4,600±636 | $130,595 |
| Tract 804.0251095080402 | 10,257±975 | $113,367 |
| Tract 804.0351095080403 | 4,001±553 | $128,750 |
| Tract 804.0451095080404 | 4,577±429 | $138,963 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does James City County compare with Virginia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 25th of 133 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 27th of 133 |
| Residents per square mile | 45th of 133 |
| Median household income | 19th of 133 |
| Median home value | 17th of 133 |
| Median gross rent | 25th of 133 |
| Poverty rate | 114th of 133 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9th of 133 |
| Median age | 33rd of 133 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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