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James City County

At a Glance

 

Aerial View - at a glanceJames City County is strategically located in the Williamsburg area on the Virginia peninsula with direct access to Interstate highways, three international airports and the Port of Hampton Roads.

 

The County has a State designated Enterprise Zone until 2016, offering incentives for commercial and industrial investment.


Our industrial base includes six Fortune 500 companies.


Ready-to-go business sites, a fast-track permitting process, and the commitment of County leadership to make things happen put business ventures on the fast-track to success.

 

Population

63,735

Labor Force

32,373

Total Employment

30,657

Unemployment Rate

5.3%

Per Capita Income

$49,520

Taxable Retail Sales

$787.0 Million

 

Information Resources


When analyzing James City County’s labor, it is helpful to consider information for the County itself, and both the  Virginia Beach/Norfolk/Newport News and Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSA).


Useful sites include: