James City County, VA

County

Neighborhoods in James City County

Neighborhood

James City, VA

Toano Trace / Farmville Estates

Chestnut Hill / Berkeleys Green

Seasons Trace / Lafayette Square

Poplar Hall Plantation / Greenmount Industrial Park

Carriage Heights / Chisel Run

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of James City

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

51.0%

Households with Children

26.7%

School Enrollment K-12

7,324

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.8%
School Age (5-17): 14.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 16.2%
Working Age (35-54): 23.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.9%
Seniors (65+): 27.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 4.8%
High School / GED: 18.6%
Some College or Associate's: 25.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 51.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 19.2%
Single Parents: 7.6%
Couples & Adults: 44.0%
Living Alone: 29.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 71.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%
Asian: 2.5%
Black or African American: 12.4%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 6.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 32.6%
Puerto Rican: 24.3%
Cuban: 2.6%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 23.9%
South American: 8.8%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 43.3%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.5%
Other White: 56.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 56.0%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.7%
Caribbean: 1.8%
Other Black: 41.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 40.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 50.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 4.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 92.2%
Spanish: 3.7%
European & Indo-European: 1.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 2.2%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.5%
Elementary (1-4): 4.3%
Middle School (5-8): 4.1%
High School (9-12): 5.1%
College / Graduate: 5.2%
Not Enrolled: 78.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources