James City County, VA

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    2024 Population
    81,013
    US Senator
    Mark Warner
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Tim Kaine
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    47.1
    0.212% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    6.84%
    5.75% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $109,985
    2.75% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $447,200
    6.68% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    35,801
    2.29% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in James City County, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    97% of the residents in James City County, VA are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in James City County, VA was $447,200, and the homeownership rate was 76.7%.

    Most people in James City County, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.6 minutes. The average car ownership in James City County, VA was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesVirginiaVirginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC

    Population & Diversity

    James City County, VA is home to a population of 81k people, from which 97% are citizens. As of 2024, 7.59% of James City County, VA residents were born outside of the country (6.15k people).

    In 2024, there were 5.81 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (58.1k people) in James City County, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.7k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.4%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97% of James City County, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in James City County, VA was 97.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in James City County, VA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      58.1k ± 386
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      10k ± 479
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      3.7k ± 497
    7.15%
    Hispanic Population
    5.79k people

    In 2024, there were 5.81 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (58.1k people) in James City County, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.7k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    7.15% of the people in James City County, VA are hispanic (5.79k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in James City County, VA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. El Salvador
      108,778 ± 8,047 people
    2. India
      98,440 ± 7,659 people
    3. Mexico
      58,677 ± 5,927 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 108,778 Virginia residents, followed by India with 98,440 and Mexico with 58,677.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    7.59%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    6.15k people
    7.24%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    5.8k people

    As of 2024, 7.59% of James City County, VA residents (6.15k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in James City County, VA was 7.24%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      2,688 ± 404
    2. Vietnam
      2,099 ± 255
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      1,507 ± 278

    James City County, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.28 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    95.3% of the population of James City County, VA has health coverage, with 41.3% on employee plans, 9.56% on Medicaid, 17% on Medicare, 20.6% on non-group plans, and 6.86% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in James City County, VA see 898 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (898 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 892 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 226 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    898 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in James City County, VA

    Primary care physicians in James City County, VA see an average of 898 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (898 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21% under 18 years, 14.9% between 18 and 34 years, 36.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 27.2% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    4.73%
    Uninsured
    41.3%
    Employer Coverage
    9.56%
    Medicaid
    17%
    Medicare
    20.6%
    Non-Group
    6.86%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in James City County, VA grew by 11.7% from 4.23% to 4.73%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in James City County, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 4.67 in James City County, VA.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 33.8% in James City County, VA.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 5.96% in James City County, VA.

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    Economy

    The economy of James City County, VA employs 35.8k people. In 2024, the largest industries in James City County, VA were Health Care & Social Assistance (4,663 people), Educational Services (4,030 people), and Retail Trade (3,899 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($108,563), Public Administration ($94,701), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($84,327).

    Employment

    Occupations

    35.8k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,568
    2.29%
    1 Year growth
    ± 6.06%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in James City County, VA grew at a rate of 2.29%, from 35k employees to 35.8k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in James City County, VA, are Management Occupations (4,628 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,844 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,379 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of James City County, VA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    35.8k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,568
    2.29%
    1 Year growth
    ± 6.06%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in James City County, VA grew at a rate of 2.29%, from 35k employees to 35.8k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in James City County, VA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,663 people), Educational Services (4,030 people), and Retail Trade (3,899 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of James City County, VA, though some of these residents may live in James City County, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $62,181
    Median earning men ± $3,282
    $43,732
    Median earning women ± $2,766

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($105,000), Public Administration ($103,594), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($97,135).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($79,205), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($70,699), and Wholesale Trade ($60,455).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.48%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 4.1M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Virginia.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 178
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    2. 116
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 114
      Construction

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $224k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $146k
      Manufacturing
    3. $112k
      Construction

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

    Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for James City County, VA. Showing the available data for Virginia.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (51.8%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (46.1%)
      Republican Party
    3. Other (0.905%)
      Other Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Virginia

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    Mark Warner
    Senator from Virginia2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2009
    Tim Kaine
    Senator from Virginia1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013

    Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in James City County, VA was $447,200 in 2024, which is 1.34 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $419,200 to $447,200, a 6.68% increase. The homeownership rate in James City County, VA is 76.7%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in James City County, VA have an average commute time of 26.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in James City County, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 11.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in James City County, VA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.285%.

    Housing

    Property

    $447,200
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$7,565
    $24,543
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,125

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In James City County, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    76.7%
    Homeownership
    2024
    69.8%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 76.7% of the housing units in James City County, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 78.8%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $109,985
    Median Household Income
    ± $5,164
    32k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,426

    In 2024, the median household income of the 32k households in James City County, VA grew to $109,985 from the previous year's value of $107,046.

    The following chart displays the households in James City County, VA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for James City County, VA is from Virginia.
    0.47
    2024 Wage GINI in Virginia
    0.472
    2023 Wage GINI in Virginia

    In 2024, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.376% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (72.4%)
    2. Worked At Home (17.4%)
    3. Carpooled (6.47%)

    In 2024, 72.4% of workers in James City County, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (17.4%) and those who carpooled to work (6.47%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    26.6 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in James City County, VA have a longer commute time (26.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.6% of the workforce in James City County, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in James City County, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in James City County, VA have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 11.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in James City County, VA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.285%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    6.84% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in James City County, VA (5.47k out of 80.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 45 - 54, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 45 - 54.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in James City County, VA is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 8.4% of the children was living in poverty in James City County, VA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 122 in James City County, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 13.9% per 100,000 population.

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