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James City, NC
Census-designated place in Craven County, North Carolina.
Population
4,789
Land area
7.7sq mi
People per sq mi
622
ZIP codes
0
James City and its ZIP codes
James City at a glance
- James City is about 2.8 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $58,973 a year, 19% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $204,400 (29% below North Carolina) and median rent is $1,019 a month.
Local data for James City, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
James City, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,973
Poverty rate
11.7%
Median home value
$204,400
Median rent
$1,019/mo
Homeownership
85.1%
Bachelor's or higher
28.1%
Median age
51.7
Average commute
21.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (699), German Americans (574), Italian Americans (238).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Craven County. PPP loans are for James City.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,163
40,422 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,929
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $14,635 per person
How people get to work
James City, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.3%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit1.7%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.4%
Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
James City, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
525
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5,154
11.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 34°F
53.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in James City, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.1%
U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities near James City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield HarbourCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 2.9 |
| Brices CreekCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 7.8 |
| Trent WoodsTown | 5.4 mi | 3 |
| New BernCity | 6.1 mi | 28.7 |
| Neuse ForestCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 3.2 |
| BridgetonTown | 7.3 mi | 2 |
| River BendTown | 8.2 mi | 2.5 |
| ArapahoeTown | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| GrantsboroTown | 11 mi | 3.9 |
| Minnesott BeachTown | 12 mi | 3.5 |
| HavelockCity | 12 mi | 17.1 |
| PollocksvilleTown | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| AllianceTown | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| Cherry BranchCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| BayboroTown | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| StonewallTown | 16 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is James City, NC in?
- James City is in Craven County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of James City, NC?
- About 4,789 people live in James City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near James City?
- Nearby places include Fairfield Harbour (3.3 mi), Brices Creek (4.6 mi), Trent Woods (5.4 mi), New Bern (6.1 mi), Neuse Forest (6.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023