James City County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

James City County is located in Virginia with a total population of 80,046. It is the 26th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in James City County is 47.2 years. This is 22% higher than the state median of 38.8 years. 12.0% 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 $107,046. This is 18% higher than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 36% higher. The poverty rate stands at 6.5%. This is 35% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $419,200. Housing costs are 16% higher than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in James City County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 12.8%. The Asian population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

50.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places James City County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 21% higher than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.2%. Notably, 24.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.