Demographics & People — James Island, South Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 11,738 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~13,300 |
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| Median Age | 41.7 |
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| Total Households | 4,398 |
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| Family Households | 3,160 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.67 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2631 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9,786 |
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| Black or African American | 1,426 |
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| Asian | 34 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 279 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 2,442 |
| English | 2,134 |
| American | 2,129 |
| Irish | 1,654 |
| Other groups | 1,638 |
| German | 1,479 |
| European | 601 |
| Italian | 569 |
| Scottish | 289 |
| French (except Basque) | 284 |
Language
| English Only | 10,564 |
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| Spanish | 166 |
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| Population 5+ | 10,995 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 941 |
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| Population 18+ | 9,174 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 18.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for James Island, South Carolina.
