James City County, Virginia Demographics 2026
James City County, Virginia has a population of 81,013, the 25th most populous county in Virginia. The median household income is $109,985 and the median home value is $447,200. The poverty rate is 6.8%.
James City County Quick Facts
How James City County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 80,046 | 81,013 | +1.2% |
| Median household income | $107,046 | $109,985 | +2.7% |
| Median home value | $419,200 | $447,200 | +6.7% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 71.7%
- Black: 12.4%
- Hispanic: 7.1%
- Asian: 2.5%
- Other: 0.6%
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 61 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < HS: 4.8%
- HS Diploma: 18.6%
- Some College: 18.1%
- Associate's: 7.4%
- Bachelor's: 26.2%
- Graduate+: 24.8%
Explore Virginia Rankings
Population Overview
James City County is located in Virginia with a total population of 81,013. It is the 25th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia.
Age Demographics
The median age in James City County is 47.1 years. This is 21% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. 12.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in James City County is $109,985. This is 18% higher than the state median of $93,170. It is also 36% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.8%. This is 31% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 2.8%. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $447,200. Housing costs are 17% higher than the state median of $383,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.1x. 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 67.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in James City County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 12.4%. The Asian population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 6.9%.
Education
51.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places James City County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 21% higher than the state rate of 42.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.2%. Notably, 24.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for James City County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Virginia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of James City County, Virginia?
James City County has a population of 81,013, making it the 25th most populous county in Virginia.
What is the median income in James City County?
The median household income in James City County is $109,985 with a poverty rate of 6.8%.
How many cities are in James City County, Virginia?
James City County contains 0 Census-designated places.