James City County, Virginia Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
James City County, VA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around averageHealthier than 91% of counties in Virginia
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B
Income Around averageWealthier than 88% of counties in Virginia
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A+
Education Top gradeBetter educated than 95% of counties in Virginia
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | James City County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 81,013 | 8,702,460 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 452.5 | 203.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.50% | 0.57% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 48.6 | 37.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 31,990 | 3,364,625 | 130,235,071 |
Population in James City County grew by 33.2% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 81,013 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in James City County is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 24.6% of residents. That is 8.0 points above Virginia as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 13,808 17.0% -4.3 pts
- Millennials 29–44 14,458 17.8% -4.6 pts
- Gen X 45–60 16,371 20.2% -0.2 pts
- Boomers 61–79 19,910 24.6% +8.0 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Virginia, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.4% of the people living in James City County and men 48.6%.
- Women 51.4% Virginia 50.6%
- Men 48.6% Virginia 49.4%
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Economy
James City County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | James City County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $109,376 | $93,527 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.91% | 4.33% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in James City County is about 17% higher than in Virginia.
Housing
| Metric | James City County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $408,474 | $256,082 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,552 | $1,579 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 76.7% | 67.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in James City County is about 21.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,552 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in James City County spend about 43 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 178 hours, about 7.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | James City County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.3 | 23.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 42.7 | 46.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 178 | 193 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,512 | $5,986 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 17.4% | 18.3% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 10,585 | 10,059 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,395 | 1,531 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Virginia:
Lexington city (10.6 min), Covington city (12.2 min), Norton city (13.1 min).
Slowest:
Amelia County (43.7 min), Craig County (41.3 min), Buckingham County (41.3 min).
The average commute time in James City County is 21 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in Virginia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
James City County has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | James City County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46.4% | 37.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.49 | 2.52 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Virginia:
Falls Church city (0.6), Arlington County (0.6), Alexandria city (0.5).
Lowest:
Greensville County (0.2), Lunenburg County (0.2), Buchanan County (0.2).
Health
James City County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | James City County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.3 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.4% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 13.3% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Virginia:
Falls Church city (0.8), Arlington County (0.8), Fairfax County (0.8).
Lowest:
Emporia city (0.7), Petersburg city (0.8), Galax city (0.8).
James City County, VA Compared With Nearby Counties
How James City County, VA compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James City County, VA | 81,013 | $109,376 #2/3 | $408,474 #2/3 | 21.3 min #1/3 |
| Gloucester County, VA | 39,526 | $83,842 | $180,357 | 32.2 min |
| New Kent County, VA | 25,099 | $123,257 | $450,000 | 31.4 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about James City County, Virginia.
How big is James City County, Virginia by population?
About 81,013 people live in James City County, Virginia, in 31,990 households of 2.5 people on average. The median age is 48.6, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 11 years.
Is James City County, Virginia mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, James City County, Virginia has 452 people per square mile, a density typical of a mix of suburbs, small towns and farmland. That is about 5.2 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in James City County, Virginia?
The median home costs 3.7 times the median household income ($408,474 against $109,376), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,552 a month takes about 17% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in James City County, Virginia?
Unemployment in James City County, Virginia is only 2.7%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in James City County, Virginia have a college degree?
46.4% of adults in James City County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 2), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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