James City County: Economy & Jobs
James City County reports a median household income of $109,985 (about the same as James City County median $109,985; 1.2× higher than Virginia median $93,170), with homes at a median value of $447,200.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $109,985 — above the Virginia median ($92,968). Poverty rate 7.3% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Median Household Income | $109,985 (vs Virginia $92,968) |
|---|---|
| Poverty Rate | 7.3% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 3.6% — below the U.S. average of ~4%.
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
|---|---|
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 3,981,130 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% (vs Virginia 2.9%) |
Sources: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES)
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 5 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 126 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 25.20 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Fruit & Tree Nut Totals, Animal Totals, Milk, Vegetable Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 1,804 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 25,838 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 1,162,899 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 11 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 7 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 12 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 18 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Electronics Stores | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Paint Hardware | 4 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 56 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 45 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 11 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $829,122,597 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 10,595.27 (vs Virginia $14,580) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 78,254 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
Sources: USAspending API