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The James City CDP(1) had a population of 4,789 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for James City is located at latitude 35.0888 and longitude -77.035 in Craven County. The formal boundaries for the James City Census Designated Place encompass a land area of 7.71 sq. miles and a water area of 6.29 sq. miles. Craven County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The James City Census Designated Place has a U1 Census Class Code which indicates a census designated place with an official federally recognized name. It also has a Functional Status Code of "S" which identifies a statistical entity.
The James City Census Designated Place is located within Township 7, a minor civil division (MCD) of Craven County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,789 (100%) |
| Population Density | 622 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 40 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $58,973 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,385 |
| Median Home Value | $204,400 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,377 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,797 (75.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 314 (13.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 266 (11.2%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 2,111 |
| Average Household Size | 2.19 |
| Family Households | 1,268 (60.1%) |
The table below compares James City to the other 776 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 173 | 78th |
| Population Density | # 405 | 48th |
| Median Household Income | # 408 | 48th |
| Per Capita Income | # 249 | 68th |
| Diversity Index | # 434 | 44th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
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