James City County

James City County in Hampton RoadsJames City County has experience encouraging business for more than 400 years. The County was founded by the Virginia Company in 1607 as America’s first business venture. Since its inception, James City County has a history of establishing, nurturing, and pursuing profitable enterprises.
 
But James City County is not all about the past; tourists, citizens, and businesses still discover the same competitive advantages that convinced the early explorers to settle here.

 

 

 

 

Population 2008
Total Population 62,414
Total Households 25,328
Average Age 40.5

Age Breakout
0-19 years 22.4%
20-24 years 6.7%
25-44 years 28.0%
45-64 years 24.7%
65+ years 18.2%
*Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Median Household Income
Year Median HHI
2008 $71,618
2005 $65,681
2000 $55,594
*Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Educational Attainment
Level %
Less than 9th grade 1.8%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 5.5%
High school graduate 21.0%
Some college, no degree 20.2%
Associates degree 6.6%
Bachelor's degree 25.8%
Graduate/Professional Degree 19.5%
*Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Demographics Now
Labor Force
  Emp.
Civilian Labor Force 32,458
Employed 30,104
Unemployed 2,354
Unemployment Rate 7.3%
*Source: Virginia Employment Commission
Largest Employers
Anheuser-Busch, Inc. / InBev
AVID Medical
Ball Corporation
Seaworld Parks & Entertainment
*Source: Hoovers.com, HREDA Communities
Employment by Industry
Industry 27,542 Emp. % Emp.
Natural Resources and Mining 50 0.2%
Construction 1,587 5.8%
Manufacturing 1,724 6.3%
Trade, Transportation, and Utilities 4,975 18.1%
Information 125 0.5%
Financial Activities 1,351 4.9%
Professional and Business Services 2,946 10.7%
Educational and Health Services 2,150 7.8%
Leisure and Hospitality 7,313 26.6%
Other Services 516 1.9%
Government 4,729 17.2%
*Source: Virginia Employment Commission
Contact
Mr. Keith Taylor
 James City County Office of Economic Development
5308 Discovery Park Blvd Suite 203
Williamsburg, VA 23187
(P) 757.253.6607
(F) 757.565.2208
www.jccecondev.com
kataylor@james-city.va.us
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