Census Bureau data for Jamestown city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Jamestown city
- What is the median household income in Jamestown city?
- The median household income in Jamestown city is $24,688 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Jamestown city?
- The poverty rate in Jamestown city is 35.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Jamestown city?
- $96,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Jamestown city?
- The median gross rent in Jamestown city is $446 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Jamestown city residents have a college degree?
- 5.8% of adults in Jamestown city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,156
Median Income
$24,688
Median Home Value
$96,000
Poverty Rate
35.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.8%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$7,773 (+46%)
Home Value:
+$28,400 (+42%)
Poverty Rate:
-0.7 pp (-1.9%)
Bachelor's+:
+0.1 pp (+1.8%)
Unemployment:
-12.1 pp (-71.6%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,156
Median Age
38.0
Female
55.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
White (non-Hisp.) 94.7%
Black 1.7%
Two or More 3.3%
Other 0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$24,688
±$8,726
-$42,409 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$42,225
Median Family Income
$34,500
Poverty Rate
35.9%
+26.0 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
46.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
43.3%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
13.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
13.4%
$10–15k
19.1%
$15–25k
18.0%
$25–35k
16.6%
$35–50k
10.8%
$50–75k
9.9%
$75–100k
4.8%
$100–150k
5.6%
$150–200k
1.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,169
Owner-Occupied
31.8%
Renter-Occupied
68.2%
Vacancy Rate
17.8%
Median Home Value
$96,000
-$160,800 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$446
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
0.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
26.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
14.7%
$50–100k
35.9%
$100–200k
18.6%
$200–300k
19.9%
$500k–$1M
7.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
50.5%
$500–1k
43.8%
$1–1.5k
4.3%
$1.5–2k
1.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
20.7%
1 vehicle
44.6%
2 vehicles
23.7%
3+
10.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
53.0%
Single-fam. att.
1.4%
2–4 units
4.6%
5–19 units
11.3%
20+ units
1.5%
Mobile home
9.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
0.9%
1940–1969
2.7%
1970–1999
16.9%
2000–2009
11.2%
2010+
5.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
77.6%
Bachelor's or Higher
5.8%
-24.6 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
2.0%
Some College / Associate
18.5%
Less Than High School
12.2%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
49.0%
Unemployment Rate
4.8%
+0.1 pp vs. state
Work from Home
0.0%
Self-Employed
2.0%
Government Workers
30.4%
Private For-Profit
67.6%
Industry
Retail
19.3%
Public Admin
15.0%
Edu/Health
14.5%
Arts/Entmt.
9.7%
Finance
8.6%
Prof. Services
7.6%
Manufacturing
6.9%
Agriculture
4.9%
Construction
3.4%
Information
3.2%
Transportation
2.1%
Occupation
Sales
38.7%
Production
20.2%
Food Prep
16.6%
Management
14.5%
Construction
10.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
12.4 min
Drove Alone
74.8%
Carpool
17.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
0.0%
Walked
3.9%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
961
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
22.2%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
9.9%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.6%
5–9
2.1%
10–14
6.4%
15–19
4.4%
20–24
9.5%
25–34
11.9%
35–44
18.7%
45–54
11.5%
55–64
5.2%
65–74
6.2%
75–84
10.4%
85+
5.7%
Under 18: 16.6%
Working age (18–64): 83.4%
65 and over: 18.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.3%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.1%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
2.1%
With a Disability
25.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
92.6%
Uninsured
7.4%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
76.9%
Has a Computer
84.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago
75.2%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023