James Island

A town in Charleston County, South Carolina — population 12,226 as of 2020.

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News around Charleston County

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WMNF 88.5 August 10

SOTD 8/10/26: Starting over by The Yawpers

The WMNF Song of the Day for 8/3/26 is “Starting Over” by The Yawpers. There is something deeply electric about the way The Yawpers continue to reinvent what it means to be a modern rock-and-roll band. For over 15 years, the Charleston-based indie rockers have been striking that…

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WMNF 88.5 July 29

SOTD 7/29/26: “Everything I See” by Easy Honey

The WMNF Song of the Day for 7/29/26 is “Everything I See” by Easy Honey. If you’re looking for a band that effortlessly bottles up the feeling of a beach day and turns it into pure, infectious energy, look no further than Easy Honey. Originally forming in Sewanee, TN before…

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James Island by the numbers

Population 12,226Population figure, 2020

Households & income

Area: 4.74 sq mi (12.29 km²), 0.03 sq mi water
Median age: 41.7
Households: 4,666
Persons per household: 2.6
Median household income: $104,217
Median house value: $508,600

2020–2024 ACS

Municipal office

Office: CLERK
Address: PO BOX 12240, CHARLESTON, SC 29422

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