James City , VA Public Records

General District Court
5201 Monticello Ave, #2
Williamsburg, VA 23188-8218 http://www.courts.state.va.us/courts/
Hours: 8AM-4PM EST
P: 757-564-2400
F: 757-564-2410
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,001, Eviction, Small Claims
Restricted Records: No juvenile, sealed records released
Williamsburg is an independent city.
Williamsburg-James City Circuit Court
5201 Monticello Ave #6
Williamsburg, VA 23188-8218 http://www.courts.state.va.us/courts/
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM, systems close at 4PM EST
P: 757-564-2242
F: 757-564-2329
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil Actions over $4,500, Probate
Restricted Records: No juvenile, sealed, adoption records released
Court will assist - and tell if a name exists - but not perform searches.

James City , VA Vital Records

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James City County
Clerk of Circuit Court
5201 Monticello Ave, #6
Williamsburg, VA 3188 https://jamescitycountyva.gov/150/Cle
8:30AM-4:30PM EST
Phone: 757-564-2242
Fax: 757-564-2329
Recorded Documents

James City Vital Certificates

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James City Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 142.92 sq mi
Population (2009): 63,735
  • Females: 51.4%
  • White: 82.3%
  • Black/African American: 13.9%
  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 3.4%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 79.2%
Population Change (2000-2009): 15,633
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 4.1%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 5.9%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 6%
High School Graduates (2000): 89.3%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 41.5%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.47
Housing Units (2000): 20,772
Homeownership Rate (2000): 77%
Migration Flow to James City , VA from (2007-2008):

James City Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $2,082,418
  • Construction: $0
  • Retail Trade: $136,565
  • Professional and Technical Services: $169,293
  • Healthcare: $161,975
  • Banking: $78,483
  • Retail Trade: $136,565
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $0
  • Manufacturing: $0
  • Farms: $461
  • Government: $475,698
Employed (2000): 21,990
Unemployed (2000): 810
Unemployment Rate (2009): 5.3%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $45,843
Local Government Employment (2007): 0
Local Government Revenue (2007): $133,249 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $167,274 (thou. dol.)

James City Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 567
  • Per 1,000 population: 9.3
Deaths (2007): 486
  • Per 1,000 population: 7.9
Infant Deaths (2007): 2
  • Per 1,000 population: 3.5

James City Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 71
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 1
  • Forcible rape: 13
  • Robbery: 18
  • Aggravated Assault: 39
Property Crimes (2008): 927
  • Burglary: 200
  • Larceny-Theft: 694
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 33

James City Genealogy Records