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james-city.va.us

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General Information

Population - 62,394 (as of 2nd qtr 2008)
Median Income - $55,594 (2000)
Land Area - 141 square miles
Border Water -39 square miles
Total Area - 180 square miles

 

(Note that the U.S. Census shows that the County has 143 square land miles.  This data is likely based on older, less accurate TIGER survey maps.)

Schools

Schools - Jointly operated by the City of  Williamsburg and James City County

 

History

On May 13, 1607, 144 English explorers arrived and soon established James Towne as the administrative center or capitol. The County of James City was formed in 1634 ... More >>>

 

Population of James City County:
1900-2008
Year:
Population:
Year:
Population:
1900
3,688
2000
48,102
1910
3,624
2001
49,066
1920
3,676
2002
50,744
1930
3,879
2003
52,303
1940
4,907
2004
53,952
1950
6,317
2005
56,463
1960
11,539
2006
58,893
1970
17,853
2007 
60,867
1980
22,763
2008 62,394
1990
34,859
Sources:
Years in Bold Type: Decennial US Census Counts
Years in Italics Type: James City County Planning Division Estimates
Note: All James City County Planning Division Estimates are for the Second Quarter of each year unless otherwise indicated