James City, NC Demographics

A map of James City's Population by Race

James City, North Carolina has an estimated population of 4,789, a decrease from the 5,291 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.4% White, 17.3% Black, 3.3% Hispanic, 3.3% Multiracial, 0.5% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of James City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

James City has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In James City, that probability was 42.7% in 2020 and 40.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

James City is ranked the 173rd most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). James City was ranked the 152nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

James City's White Population

3,610 residents of James City, or 75.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in James City is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. James City ranks 349th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, James City's White population has declined by an estimated 7.9%. White residents' share of James City's population has increased from 74.1% to 75.4%.

James City is more White than neighboring New Bern (50.7% White). James City is less White than neighboring Fairfield Harbour (84.1% White), Brices Creek (96% White), Bridgeton (77.8% White), and Trent Woods (97.9% White).

James City's Black Population

828 residents of James City, or 17.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in James City is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. James City ranks 355th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, James City's Black population has grown by an estimated 16.1%. Black residents' share of James City's population has increased from 13.5% to 17.3%.

James City is more Black than neighboring Fairfield Harbour (3.3% Black), Brices Creek (2.3% Black), Bridgeton (7.7% Black), and Trent Woods (0% Black). James City is less Black than neighboring New Bern (29.3% Black).

James City's Asian Population

26 residents of James City, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in James City is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. James City ranks 299th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, James City's Asian population has declined by an estimated 44.7%. Asian residents' share of James City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

James City is more Asian than neighboring Bridgeton (0% Asian), and Trent Woods (0% Asian). James City is less Asian than neighboring New Bern (5.9% Asian), and Brices Creek (0.9% Asian).

James City's Hispanic Population

160 residents of James City, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in James City is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. James City ranks 353rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, James City's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 54.2%. Hispanic residents' share of James City's population has decreased from 6.6% to 3.3%.

James City is more Hispanic than neighboring Brices Creek (0.5% Hispanic), and Trent Woods (0.9% Hispanic). James City is less Hispanic than neighboring Fairfield Harbour (7.4% Hispanic), New Bern (7% Hispanic), and Bridgeton (14.5% Hispanic).

James City's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of James City, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in James City is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. James City ranks 508th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, James City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 83.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of James City's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.1%.

James City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Brices Creek (0% Native American/Other), Bridgeton (0% Native American/Other), and Trent Woods (0% Native American/Other). James City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fairfield Harbour (1.8% Native American/Other), and New Bern (2.8% Native American/Other).

James City's Multiracial Population

160 residents of James City, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in James City is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. James City ranks 216th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, James City's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 31.0%. Multiracial residents' share of James City's population has decreased from 4.4% to 3.3%.

James City is more Multiracial than neighboring Fairfield Harbour (2.8% Multiracial), Brices Creek (0.3% Multiracial), Bridgeton (0% Multiracial), and Trent Woods (1.1% Multiracial). James City is less Multiracial than neighboring New Bern (4.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.