State
Land Area
4.7 sq mi
Density
2,563.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.18%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
James Island is a city located in South Carolina. With a 2020 population of 12,153, it is the 38th largest city in South Carolina and the 2693rd largest city in the United States. James Island is currently growing at a rate of 0.18% annually and its population has increased by since the most recent census, which recorded a population of in 2010. James Island reached it's highest population of 12,153 in 2021. Spanning over 5 miles, James Island has a population density of 2,563 people per square mile.
The average household income in James Island is $98,432 with a poverty rate of 5.42%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,374 per month, and the median house value is $300,600. The median age in James Island is 44.1 years, 43.3 years for males, and 44.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 99.5 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of James Island was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,530 | 87.20% |
| Black or African American | 961 | 7.96% |
| Asian | 325 | 2.69% |
| Two or More Races | 206 | 1.71% |
| Some Other Race | 41 | 0.34% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 13 | 0.11% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,706 | 2.56 | 83.1 |
| Married | 2,455 | 3.1 | 88.4 |
| Non Family | 1,678 | 1.4 | 80.2 |
| Female | 369 | 3.78 | 76.7 |
| Male | 204 | 3.55 | 55.9 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 140 | 1.47% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 358 | 3.75% |
| High School Graduate | 1,955 | 20.50% |
| Some College | 1,893 | 19.85% |
| Associates Degree | 663 | 6.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,147 | 33.00% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,379 | 14.46% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,233 | 7,853 | 4,121 |
| Black | 749 | 631 | 89 |
| Asian | 271 | 271 | 232 |
| Multiple Races | 165 | 165 | 50 |
| Hispanic | 104 | 104 | 34 |
| Other Race | 41 | 41 | |
| Native American | 13 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 85.61%.
$49,950
Average Earnings
$61,682
Average Male
$41,208
Average Female
96.54% of James Island residents speak only English, while 3.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.47% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,330 | 579 | 5.61% |
| Hispanic | 205 | 41 | 20.00% |
| Other | 41 | 41 | 100.00% |
| Black | 961 | 33 | 3.43% |
5.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.12%
Male Poverty Rate
6.73%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in James Island is Other, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in James Island is Black, with 3.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.99%.
52.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.9%
Male Marriage Rate
52.5%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 677 | 7.84% |
| Black | 192 | 22.12% |
| 2 or More | 26 | 14.69% |
7.93%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
68%
Labor Force Participation
67.1%
Employment Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
97.68%
Native Born
2.32%
Foreign Born
0.65%
Non Citizen
1.66%
Naturalized
97.68% of James Island residents were born in the United States, with 53.11% having been born in South Carolina. 0.65% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,153 | 22 | 0.18% |
| 2020 | 12,131 | 22 | 0.18% |
| 2019 | 12,109 | 22 | 0.18% |
| 2018 | 12,087 | -43 | -0.35% |
| 2017 | 12,130 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2016 | 12,129 | 173 | 1.45% |
| 2015 | 11,956 | 186 | 1.58% |
| 2014 | 11,770 | 104 | 0.89% |
| 2013 | 11,666 | 106 | 0.92% |
| 2012 | 11,560 | 161 | 1.41% |
| 2011 | 11,399 | 169 | 1.50% |
| 2010 | 11,230 | 0.00% |