State
Land Area (mi²)
4.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,563.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.18%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
James Island, South Carolina Population 2021
12,153
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 in . 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.
James Island Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of James Islandwas:
- White: 87.20%
- Black or African American: 7.96%
- Asian: 2.69%
- Two or more races: 1.71%
- Other race: 0.34%
- Native American: 0.11%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of James Island, South Carolina is 12,153 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 12,109.
James Island, South Carolina Population 2021
| 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% |
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James Island Population by Race
James Island Population Pyramid $2021
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James Island Population by Age
James Island Households and Families
| 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
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James Island Households by Type
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| 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% |
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James Island Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
James Island Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,233 | 7,853 | 4,121 |
| Black | 749 | 631 | 89 |
| Asian | 271 | 271 | 232 |
| 2+ 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%.
James Island Educational Attainment by Race
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$49,950
Average Earnings
$61,682
Average Male
$41,208
Average Female
James Island Earnings by Educational Attainment
James Island Language by Age
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James Island Language
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.
James Island Language
James Island Poverty by Race
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| 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
Poverty in James Island
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%.
James Island Poverty
James Island Poverty Rate by Education
James Island Marital Status
Marriage Rates
52.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.9%
Male Marriage Rate
52.5%
Female Marriage Rate
James Island Married by Age and Sex
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James Island Marriage
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.
James Island Marital Status by Race
James Island Marital Status
James Island Veterans by War
James Island Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 677 | 7.84% |
| Black | 192 | 22.12% |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 14.69% |
James Island Veterans by Race
James Island Veterans by Education
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7.93%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
James Island Veterans by Education
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68%
Labor Force Participation
67.1%
Employment Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
James Island Employment by Age
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James Island Employment by Race
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James Island Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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53.11%
Born in James Island
97.68%
Native Born
2.32%
Foreign Born
0.65%
Non Citizen
1.66%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
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.
James Island Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| 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% |