James Island, SC Demographics

A map of James Island's Population by Race

James Island, South Carolina had a population of 11,621 in 2020. It was 83.4% White, 9.1% Black, 0.6% Asian, 2.7% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 3.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of James Island, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 475 places in South Carolina, James Island is the 53rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

James Island's White Population

9,689 residents of James Island identify as White, or 83.4%. This makes the White share of the population of James Island considerably larger than the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, James Island is ranked #76 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

James Island is more White than neighboring Charleston (72.4% White). James Island is less White than neighboring Folly Beach (93.9% White), Sullivan's Island (93.6% White), Mount Pleasant (87.5% White), and Kiawah Island (95.1% White).

James Island's Black Population

1,058 residents of James Island identify as Black, or 9.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of James Island less than the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, James Island is ranked #368 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

James Island is more Black than neighboring Folly Beach (0.8% Black), Sullivan's Island (0.4% Black), Mount Pleasant (3.3% Black), and Kiawah Island (1% Black). James Island is less Black than neighboring Charleston (16.9% Black).

James Island's Asian Population

75 residents of James Island identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of James Island roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, James Island is ranked #203 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

James Island is more Asian than neighboring Folly Beach (0.4% Asian). James Island is less Asian than neighboring Charleston (2.2% Asian), Sullivan's Island (0.8% Asian), Mount Pleasant (2.2% Asian), and Kiawah Island (1.1% Asian).

James Island's Hispanic Population

311 residents of James Island identify as Hispanic, or 2.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of James Island roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, James Island is ranked #279 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

James Island is more Hispanic than neighboring Folly Beach (1.3% Hispanic), Sullivan's Island (2.5% Hispanic), and Kiawah Island (1.5% Hispanic). James Island is less Hispanic than neighboring Charleston (4.5% Hispanic), and Mount Pleasant (3.6% Hispanic).

James Island's Native American/Other Population

63 residents of James Island identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of James Island roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of South Carolina (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, James Island is ranked #297 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

James Island is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sullivan's Island (0.1% Native American/Other), Mount Pleasant (0.4% Native American/Other), and Kiawah Island (0.4% Native American/Other). James Island is less Native American/Other than neighboring Charleston (0.6% Native American/Other).

James Island's Multiracial Population

425 residents of James Island identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of James Island roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, James Island is ranked #206 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

James Island is more Multiracial than neighboring Folly Beach (3.1% Multiracial), Charleston (3.4% Multiracial), Sullivan's Island (2.6% Multiracial), Mount Pleasant (3% Multiracial), and Kiawah Island (0.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.