James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA

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2021 Population

175,645

2.08% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

6.45%

1.86% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$94,431

3.74% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$348,000

1.9% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

81,025

1.91% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA had a population of 176k people with a median age of 42 and a median household income of $94,431. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA grew from 172,074 to 175,645, a 2.08% increase and its median household income grew from $91,025 to $94,431, a 3.74% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (72.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (12.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.05%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4%), and White (Hispanic) (3.39%).

9.14% of the households in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.3% of the residents in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA are William & Mary (3,012 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA was $348,000, and the homeownership rate was 73.7%.

Most people in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.5 minutes. The average car ownership in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA was 2 cars per household.

James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA borders Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA, Crater Planning District Commission PUMA, VA, Isle of Wight, Southampton Counties, Suffolk & Franklin Cities PUMA, VA, Newport News City PUMA, VA, Hampton City PUMA, VA, and Hanover, Powhatan, Goochland, New Kent, King William & Charles City Counties PUMA, VA.

United States Virginia

Population & Diversity

James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA is home to a population of 176k people, from which 97.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 7% of James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA residents were born outside of the country (12.3k people).

In 2021, there were 5.94 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (128k people) in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 21.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.11k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA are Spanish (5,695 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,380 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (863 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

90,519

Women

51.5%

85,279

Men

48.5%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 175,798 inhabitants, with 48.5% men, and 51.5% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

97.3%

2021 Citizenship

97.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.3% of James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA was 97.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
128k ± 449
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
21.5k ± 726
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
7.11k ± 772

6.4%

Hispanic Population

11.2k people

6.4% of the people in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA are hispanic (11.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

China
981 ± 767 people
India
897 ± 733 people
Philippines
716 ± 656 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA was China, the natal country of 981 James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA residents, followed by India with 897 and Philippines with 716.

Foreign-Born Population

2021 Foreign-Born Population

12.3k people

7.21%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

12.4k people

As of 2021, 7% of James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA residents (12.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA was 7.21%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,695 households (3.41%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
1,380 households (0.826%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
863 households (0.517%)

9.14% of the households in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA was Spanish. 3.41% of the households in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
7,716 ± 680
Vietnam
5,133 ± 427
Gulf War (1990s)
4,022 ± 456

James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.5 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA employs 81k people. The largest industries in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA are Elementary & secondary schools (5,813 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (4,387 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,277 people), and the highest paying industries are Nondepository credit & related activities ($146,193), Navigational, measuring, electromedical, & control instruments manufacturing ($136,782), and Medical equipment & supplies manufacturing ($128,605).

Males in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $60,478. The income inequality in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

37,091

Women

46.7%

42,416

Men

53.3%

The workforce of James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA in 2020 was 79,507 people, with 46.7% woman, and 53.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA.

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Occupations

81k

2021 Value

1.91%

1 Year growth

± 1.91%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA grew at a rate of 1.91%, from 79.5k employees to 81k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA, are Retail salespersons (2,556 people), Other managers (2,384 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (2,354 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

81k

2021 Value

1.91%

1 Year growth

± 1.91%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA grew at a rate of 1.91%, from 79.5k employees to 81k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,813 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (4,387 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,277 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA, though some of these residents may live in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$54,701

Median earning men ± $2,010

$39,864

Median earning women ± $1,900

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($93,573), Manufacturing ($78,914), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($75,540).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($76,299), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,264), and Manufacturing ($53,594).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Virginia.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.45%).

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA. Showing the available data for Virginia.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (54.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (44%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.45%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.45%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

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Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Virginia

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA awarded 3,012 degrees. The student population of James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,990 male students and 5,527 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA are White (1,874 and 67.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (241 and 8.72%), Black or African American (203 and 7.35%), and Asian (168 and 6.08%).

The largest universities in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA by number of degrees awarded are William & Mary (3,012 and 100%).

The most popular majors in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA are General Business Administration & Management (519 and 17.2%), Law (180 and 5.98%), and General Psychology (176 and 5.84%).

The median tuition cost in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA for a public four year colleges is $17,434 for in-state students and $40,089 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 36.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 26.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 9,517 (41.9% men and 58.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 9,517 students enrolled in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA, 41.9% men and 58.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,774 records, of which 58% were women and 42% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
190 degree-majors awarded
General Political Science & Government
170 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
164 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA was General Business Administration & Management with 190 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

William & Mary

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

3,012 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was William & Mary with 3,012 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,354 men were awarded degrees from institutions in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA, which is 0.817 times less than the 1,658 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,874 degrees mean that there were 7.78 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 241 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($17,434) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($6,378) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.53% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.523% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (33.2k), Some college (30.7k), and High School or Equivalent (28.6k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA was $348,000 in 2021, which is 1.42 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $341,500 to $348,000, a 1.9% increase. The homeownership rate in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA is 73.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA have an average commute time of 24.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA is $94,431. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA was Ashburn (Southwest/Belmont Ridge) & Dulles Airport PUMA, VA with a value of $177,476, followed by McLean & Idylwood PUMA, VA and Vienna Town, Oakton & Fair Oaks (East) PUMA, VA, with respective values of $171,856 and $158,176.

Housing

Property

$348,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,963

$47,811

Median Property Taxes

±$1,542

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73.7%

Homeownership

2021

69.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 73.7% of the housing units in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA was Ashburn (Southwest/Belmont Ridge) & Dulles Airport PUMA, VA with a value of $177,476, followed by McLean & Idylwood PUMA, VA and Vienna Town, Oakton & Fair Oaks (East) PUMA, VA, with respective values of $171,856 and $158,176.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$94,431

Median Household Income

± $2,395

64.9k

Number of Households

± 1,847

In 2021, the median household income of the 64.9k households in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA grew to $94,431 from the previous year's value of $91,025.

The following chart displays the households in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA

0.458

2020 Wage GINI in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA

In 2021, the income inequality in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.14% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78.3%)
Worked At Home (10.8%)
Carpooled (6.75%)

In 2021, 78.3% of workers in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.8%) and those who carpooled to work (6.75%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA have a shorter commute time (24.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.69% of the workforce in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.45% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA (10.9k out of 168k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.4% of the population of James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA has health coverage, with 46.5% on employee plans, 5.78% on Medicaid, 13.4% on Medicare, 19.2% on non-group plans, and 10.5% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.6% under 18 years, 17.6% between 18 and 34 years, 37.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.1% were men and 52.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.58%

Uninsured

46.5%

Employer Coverage

5.78%

Medicaid

13.4%

Medicare

19.2%

Non-Group

10.5%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA declined by 4.99% from 4.82% to 4.58%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.