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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 2010
Total Population 67,009
Total Households 26,860
Median Age 44.9
*Source: 2010 Census

Age Breakout
0-19 years 23.4%
20-24 years 5.0%
25-44 years 21.7%
45-64 years 29.2%
65+ years 20.6%
*Source: 2010 Census
Median Household Income
Year Median HHI
2010 $74,464
2005 $65,681
2000 $55,594
*Source: U.S. Census Bureau 08-10 ACS
Educational Attainment
Level %
Less than 9th grade 1.5%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 5.3%
High school graduate 21.7%
Some college, no degree 21.6%
Associates degree 6.3%
Bachelor's degree 24.1%
Graduate/Professional Degree 19.5%
*Source: U.S. Census Bureau 08-10 ACS
Labor Force
  Emp.
Civilian Labor Force 35,083
Employed 33,048
Unemployed 2,035
Unemployment Rate 5.8%
*Source: Virginia Employment Commission 02/12
Largest Employers
Anheuser-Busch, Inc. / InBev
AVID Medical
Ball Corporation
Seaworld Parks & Entertainment
*Source: Hoovers.com, HREDA Communities
Employment by Industry
Industry # 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. Russell Seymour
 James City County Office of Economic Development
5308 Discovery Park Blvd Suite 203
Williamsburg, VA 23187
(P) 757.253.6607
(F) 757.565.2208
http://www.jccecondev.com
rseymour@james-city.va.us

 


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