James City is a CDP located in Craven County North Carolina. James City has a 2024 population of 5,067. James City is currently declining at a rate of -1.17% annually and its population has decreased by -5.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,378 in 2020.
The average household income in James City is $82,612 with a poverty rate of 10.2%. The median age in James City is 51.3 years: 50.8 years for males, and 52 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of James City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,704 | 76.23% |
| Black or African American | 740 | 15.23% |
| Two or more races | 343 | 7.06% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.97% |
| Native American | 20 | 0.41% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.1% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,029 | 2.31 | 82 | 18 |
| Married | 1,005 | 2.91 | 86.4 | 13.6 |
| Non Family | 657 | 1.1 | 69.3 | 30.7 |
| Male | 251 | 2.98 | 96 | 4 |
| Female | 116 | 2.55 | 85.3 | 14.7 |
2.67
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
82.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 163 | 4.31% |
| Associates Degree | 398 | 10.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 570 | 15.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 346 | 9.15% |
| High School Graduate | 1,048 | 27.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 124 | 3.28% |
| Some College | 1,132 | 29.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,995 | 2,798 | 802 |
| Black | 545 | 529 | 66 |
| 2+ Races | 147 | 99 | 36 |
| Hispanic | 108 | 68 | 27 |
| Asian | 37 | 30 | 12 |
| Islander | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 32.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,977 | $106,375 | $51,964 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,611 | $0 | $81,583 |
| High School Graduate | $29,764 | $34,800 | $18,472 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,413 | $48,721 | $31,907 |
| Some College | $37,208 | $46,204 | $28,680 |
$41,413
Average Earnings
$48,721
Average Male
$31,907
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.79% of James City residents speak only English, while 4.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,524 | 280 | 7.95% |
| Hispanic | 223 | 121 | 54.26% |
| Black | 679 | 81 | 11.93% |
| Native | 20 | 20 | 100% |
10.2%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.36%
Male Poverty Rate
10.92%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in James City is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in James City is White, with 7.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.57% |
| High School | 13.93% |
| Some College | 6.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.65% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 54.55% |
| Female Employed | 3.74% |
| Male Employed | 3.05% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,966 | $92,354 |
| Households | $63,835 | $82,612 |
| Married Families | $88,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,871 | $46,335 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.4%
Male Marriage Rate
48.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
574
Number of Veterans
488
Male Veterans
86
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 268 |
| Vietnam | 173 |
| Second Gulf War | 142 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 277 |
| 65 to 74 | 134 |
| 75+ | 89 |
| 55 to 64 | 60 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 483 | 15.16% |
| Black | 73 | 11.97% |
| Asian | 18 | 45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.6%
Labor Force Participation
55.2%
Employment Rate
1.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
64.89%
Born in James City
96.38%
Native Born
3.62%
Foreign Born
2.31%
Non Citizen
1.32%
Naturalized
96.38% of James City residents were born in the United States, with 64.89% having been born in North Carolina. 2.31% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,067 | -60 | -1.17% |
| 2023 | 5,127 | -59 | -1.14% |
| 2022 | 5,186 | -193 | -3.59% |
| 2021 | 5,379 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 5,378 | 24 | 0.45% |
| 2019 | 5,354 | -330 | -5.81% |
| 2018 | 5,684 | -198 | -3.37% |
| 2017 | 5,882 | 146 | 2.55% |
| 2016 | 5,736 | 223 | 4.04% |
| 2015 | 5,513 | -122 | -2.17% |
| 2014 | 5,635 | 27 | 0.48% |
| 2013 | 5,608 | -405 | -6.74% |
| 2012 | 6,013 | 49 | 0.82% |
| 2011 | 5,964 | 65 | 1.1% |
| 2010 | 5,899 | 0 | 0% |