James City County: Demographics & People
Census counts 81,013 people in James City County, in 31,990 households. Median age 47.1 years. (9.3y older than Virginia). Population is 12% Black and 7% Hispanic or Latino. County health: 34% adult obesity, 12% smoke.
- 2.5 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 87 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Current population 81,013; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 81,013 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Age Distribution
Median age 47.1y is 8.2 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 81,013 |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 15,833 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 13,152.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 30,166.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 21,862 |
| Age Summary · Pct Under 18 | 19.5% |
| Age Summary · Pct 18 To 34 | 16.2% |
| Age Summary · Pct 35 To 64 | 37.2% |
| Median age | 47.1 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 81,013 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| Census Demographics · Total Population | 81,013 people |
|---|---|
| White residents | 59,107 |
| Black residents | 10,046 |
| Asian residents | 2,063 |
| Census Demographics · Aian | 22 |
| Census Demographics · Nhpi | 64 |
| Census Demographics · Other Race | 2,027 |
| Census Demographics · Two Or More Races | 7,684 |
| Diversity Index | 44.2% |
| Asian population | 2.5% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 12.4% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 7.2% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 15.9% are foreign-born — above the U.S. average of 13.9%.
| Census Citizenship · Total | 81,013 |
|---|---|
| Census Citizenship · Native | 74,864 |
| Residents born in this state | 32,504 |
| Residents born in another state | 40,486 |
| Census Citizenship · Foreign Born | 12,878 |
| Census Citizenship · Naturalized | 5,161 |
| Census Citizenship · Non Citizen | 1,874 |
| Foreign-born residents | 15.9% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Households & Family Composition
31,990 households.
| Family households | 22,572 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
|---|---|
| Total households | 31,990 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Census Disability · Total Pop | 79,037 |
|---|---|
| With Disability | 11,134 |
| Pct With Disability | 14.1% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 0 residents live in group quarters.
| Census Group Quarters · Total | 1,250 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Other
| Census Mobility · Total | 80,212 |
|---|---|
| Census Mobility · Same House | 70,877 |
| Census Mobility · Same County | 2,337 |
| Census Mobility · Diff County Same State | 3,759 |
| Census Mobility · Diff State | 2,796 |
| Census Mobility · From Abroad | 443 |
| Census Mobility · Moved Total | 9,335 |
| Census Mobility · Pct Moved In Year | 11.6% |
| Pct White | 73.0% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29