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James City, North Carolina
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Location of James City, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Craven |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.81 sq mi (35.76 km2) |
| • Land | 7.71 sq mi (19.97 km2) |
| • Water | 6.10 sq mi (15.79 km2) |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,291 |
| • Density | 686.16/sq mi (264.93/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 37-34260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2402629 |
James City is a community in Craven County, North Carolina, in the United States. It's not a city with its own government, but a special area called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a place the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data.
In 2020, about 5,291 people lived in James City. It is part of the larger New Bern, North Carolina area.
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History of James City
James City was created during the American Civil War (1861-1865). During this war, the Union Army took control of nearby New Bern, North Carolina. They built a camp for freed slaves on land that belonged to a Confederate officer, Peter G. Evans.
- Early Name: At first, this camp was called the Trent River Settlement.
- New Name: By 1865, it was renamed James City. It was named after Horace James, a chaplain in the Union Army. He was in charge of helping formerly enslaved people and worked for the Freedmen's Bureau, an agency that helped freed slaves and refugees after the war.
Geography and Location
James City is located in the middle of Craven County. It sits on the west bank of the Neuse River, which is a large river affected by ocean tides.
- Borders: To the north, James City is next to the city of New Bern, North Carolina. The Trent River, which flows into the Neuse River, separates them. To the west, you'll find the community of Brices Creek.
- Airport: The Coastal Carolina Regional Airport is located in the northwestern part of James City.
The United States Census Bureau says that James City covers about 13.8 square miles (35.9 square kilometers). A good part of this area, about 6.3 square miles (16.3 square kilometers), is water.
Population Details
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| 2020 | 5,291 | — | |
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The U.S. Census Bureau collects information about people living in different areas. Here's a look at the population of James City from the 2020 census:
2020 Census Information
In 2020, there were 5,291 people living in James City. These people lived in 2,144 households, and 1,475 of these were families.
Here's a breakdown of the different groups of people living in James City in 2020:
| Group | Number | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 3,919 | 74.07% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) | 713 | 13.48% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.89% |
| Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.09% |
| Other/Mixed | 250 | 4.73% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 349 | 6.6% |
See also
In Spanish: James City (Carolina del Norte) para niños
