James Island, South Carolina Population 2022
James Island is a city located in South Carolina. James Island has a 2020 population of 12,175. James Island is currently growing at a rate of 0.18% annually and its population has increased by 8.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,230 in 2010.
The average household income in James Island is $98,432 with a poverty rate of 5.44%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,625 per month, and the median house value is $341,000. 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: 87.38%
- Black or African American: 7.01%
- Asian: 2.80%
- Two or more races: 2.32%
- Other race: 0.49%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,623 | 87.38% |
| Black or African American | 852 | 7.01% |
| Asian | 340 | 2.80% |
| Some Other Race | 60 | 0.49% |
| Two or More Races | 282 | 2.32% |
James Island Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,440 | 2.74 | 84.9 |
| Married | 2,534 | 3.15 | 93 |
| Male | 252 | 3.45 | 50 |
| Female | 324 | 3.69 | 77.8 |
| Non Family | 1,330 | 1.58 | 77.8 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.74
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 106 | 1.13% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 330 | 3.52% |
| High School Graduate | 1,878 | 20.02% |
| Some College | 1,789 | 19.07% |
| Associates Degree | 643 | 6.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,118 | 33.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,518 | 16.18% |
James Island Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 295 | 295 | 246 |
| White | 8,085 | 7,837 | 4,207 |
| 2+ Races | 231 | 231 | 59 |
| Hispanic | 120 | 120 | 27 |
| Black | 651 | 463 | 97 |
| Other Race | 60 | 60 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 83.39%.
James Island Language by Age
James Island Language
95.51% of James Island residents speak only English, while 4.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.79% of the population.
James Island Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,426 | 598 | 5.74% |
| Other | 60 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 200 | 60 | 30.00% |
5.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.73%
Male Poverty Rate
7.20%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in James Island
The race most likely to be in poverty in James Island is White, with 5.74% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in James Island is Hispanic, with 30.00% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.20%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.93%.
James Island Marital Status
Marriage Rates
55.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.0%
Male Marriage Rate
56.3%
Female Marriage Rate
James Island Married by Age and Sex
James Island Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
James Island Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 828 | 9.79% |
| Black | 87 | 11.65% |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 12.10% |
James Island Veterans by Education
3.60%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
72.2%
Labor Force Participation
71%
Employment Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
48.06%
Born in James Island
97.08%
Native Born
2.92%
Foreign Born
1.22%
Non Citizen
1.70%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.08% of James Island residents were born in the United States, with 48.06% having been born in South Carolina. 1.22% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11,230 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 11,399 | 169 | 1.50% |
| 2012 | 11,560 | 161 | 1.41% |
| 2013 | 11,666 | 106 | 0.92% |
| 2014 | 11,770 | 104 | 0.89% |
| 2015 | 11,956 | 186 | 1.58% |
| 2016 | 12,129 | 173 | 1.45% |
| 2017 | 12,130 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 12,087 | -43 | -0.35% |
| 2019 | 12,109 | 22 | 0.18% |
| 2020 | 12,131 | 22 | 0.18% |
| 2021 | 12,153 | 22 | 0.18% |
| 2022 | 12,175 | 22 | 0.18% |