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Jamestown

California · 3,265 residents · 3.002 sq mi
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Jamestown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,276. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $374,600. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 42% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 103%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,265
+8%since 2000
from 3,017 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,088 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,005 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.3
+12%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K4K4K1990201020202024Jamestown
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,276
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,847 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,815
+183%since 2000
from $16,209 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.9%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.485
+11%since 2010
from 0.436 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$374,600
+103%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$944
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
39.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.6%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.9%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.5
+67%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
63
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(2,575)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(286)
Asian1.2%(36)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.2%(761)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.6%(2,272)
Black4.9%(160)
Hispanic / Latino20.8%(679)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.7%(154)
Diversity Score58.5%(1,910)
Diversity Score
58
+132%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.4%
+26.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+37%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.2%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−17.9 ptssince 2011
from 22.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 55.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.2%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2012
from 19.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2017
from 84.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2016
from 96.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jamestown, California?

Jamestown, California has about 3,265 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jamestown, California?

The typical household in Jamestown, California earns about $57,276 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jamestown, California expensive?

In Jamestown, California, the median home is worth about $374,600, and the typical rent is about $944 a month.

How educated are people in Jamestown, California?

About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in Jamestown, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jamestown, California?

About 6.1% of people in Jamestown, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jamestown, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Jamestown, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,167 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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