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 $75,250 with a poverty rate of 12.6%. The median age in James City is 44.3 years: 44.8 years for males, and 44 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of James City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,814 | 73.54% |
| Black or African American | 853 | 16.45% |
| Two or more races | 396 | 7.64% |
| Asian | 89 | 1.72% |
| Native American | 32 | 0.62% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.04% |
| 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 | 2,027 | 2.48 | 75.7 | 24.3 |
| Married | 1,025 | 3.19 | 79.9 | 20.1 |
| Non Family | 588 | 1.11 | 60.2 | 39.8 |
| Male | 290 | 2.84 | 86.6 | 13.4 |
| Female | 124 | 2.23 | 88.7 | 11.3 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
75.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 192 | 5.08% |
| Associates Degree | 359 | 9.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 492 | 13.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 308 | 8.15% |
| High School Graduate | 1,028 | 27.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 204 | 5.4% |
| Some College | 1,197 | 31.67% |
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 | 2,860 | 2,599 | 693 |
| Black | 574 | 544 | 66 |
| 2+ Races | 176 | 115 | 12 |
| Hispanic | 141 | 79 | 0 |
| Asian | 58 | 43 | 29 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Islander | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,081 | $106,583 | $49,156 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,659 | $75,962 | $77,976 |
| High School Graduate | $31,790 | $33,750 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,112 | $43,456 | $32,847 |
| Some College | $37,321 | $43,039 | $29,884 |
$40,112
Average Earnings
$43,456
Average Male
$32,847
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.88% of James City residents speak only English, while 6.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.8% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,494 | 278 | 7.96% |
| Hispanic | 366 | 249 | 68.03% |
| Black | 783 | 109 | 13.92% |
| Native | 32 | 24 | 75% |
12.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.4%
Male Poverty Rate
15.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in James City is Native, with 75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in James City is White, with 7.96% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.06%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.96% |
| High School | 19.08% |
| Some College | 6.58% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.91% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 55.91% |
| Male Employed | 6.07% |
| Female Employed | 3.26% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,359 | $86,080 |
| Households | $62,227 | $75,250 |
| Married Families | $79,926 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,875 | $33,912 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.2%
Male Marriage Rate
48.6%
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
645
Number of Veterans
515
Male Veterans
130
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 282 |
| Second Gulf War | 191 |
| Vietnam | 191 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 327 |
| 65 to 74 | 175 |
| 55 to 64 | 67 |
| 75+ | 51 |
| 18 to 34 | 25 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 527 | 17.28% |
| Black | 83 | 12.54% |
| Asian | 35 | 50% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.89%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.3%
Labor Force Participation
55.6%
Employment Rate
4.8%
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
64.06%
Born in James City
95.14%
Native Born
4.86%
Foreign Born
3.2%
Non Citizen
1.66%
Naturalized
95.14% of James City residents were born in the United States, with 64.06% having been born in North Carolina. 3.2% 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% |