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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Jamestown

California · 3,017 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 $25,847. Population has grown 44% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $101,300. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 46% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,017
+44%since 1990
from 2,098 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,005 / sq mi
+44%since 1990
from 699 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.4
−3%since 1990
from 43.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K4K4K1990201020202024Jamestown
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,847
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,825 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,209
+38%since 1990
from $11,726 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.3%
+10.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$101,300
−27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $105,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$500
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $482 in 1990
US average: $602
62.2%
−13.7 ptssince 1990
from 75.9% in 1990
37.8% rent
3.9
−15%since 1990
from 4.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96%(2,015)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(169)
Asian0.4%(9)
Diversity Score25.4%(533)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(2,575)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(286)
Asian1.2%(36)
Diversity Score25.2%(761)
25
−1%since 1990
from 25 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.4%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.9%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 73.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.9%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.9 min
−5%since 1990
from 15.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jamestown, California?

Jamestown, California has about 3,017 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Jamestown, California?

The typical household in Jamestown, California earns about $25,847 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 $101,300, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Jamestown, California?

About 10.4% 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 16.3% 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 919 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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