Population and other Facts
General Information
Population - 63,329 (as of 3rd qtr 2009)
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- 7 Elementary Schools
- 3 Middle Schools
- 2 High Schools
- Total School Enrollment: 10,105 (Sept. 30, 2006)
Government
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: 1900-2009 |
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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
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1970 |
17,853 |
2007 |
60,867 |
| 1980 | 22,763 |
2008 | 62,394 |
1990 |
34,859 | 2009 |
63,329 (as of the 3rd quarter of 2009) |
Sources: |
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Years in Bold Type: Decennial US Census Counts |
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Years in Italics Type: James City County Planning Division Estimates |
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Note: All James City County Planning Division Estimates are for the Second Quarter of each year unless otherwise indicated |
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