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Jamestown

California · 3,433 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 $33,988. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $240,900. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 44% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,433
+14%since 2000
from 3,017 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,144 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 1,005 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.7
+5%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K4K4K1990201020202024Jamestown
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,988
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,847 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,591
+33%since 2000
from $16,209 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$240,900
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$788
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.8%
−31.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
41.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
56.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.1
+81%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(2,675)
Black0.6%(19)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(511)
Asian0.8%(26)
Other2.3%(78)
Diversity Score40.3%(1,382)
Diversity Score
40
+60%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+72%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.8%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.2%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jamestown, California?

Jamestown, California has about 3,433 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jamestown, California?

The typical household in Jamestown, California earns about $33,988 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 $240,900, and the typical rent is about $788 a month.

How educated are people in Jamestown, California?

About 11.0% 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 21.4% 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 1,335 residents, a change of about 64 percent over that period.

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

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