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Jamestown

Colorado · 245 residents (2025 est.) · 0.574 sq mi
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Jamestown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $149,375. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 58% since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $595,900. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
324
+58%since 2000
from 205 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
564 / sq mi
+58%since 2000
from 357 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.8
+18%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:245 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1822212602983371990201020202024Jamestown
2024324
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$149,375
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$67,776
+127%since 2000
from $29,904 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.8%
+31.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.329
+4%since 2010
from 0.316 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information3.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$595,900
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $196,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,234
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $957 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.2%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
13.8% rent
Vacancy rate
10.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.2%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
73.7%
+73.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+37%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(199)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(8)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(307)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4%(13)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other0.6%(2)
Diversity Score12.6%(41)
Diversity Score
13
+242%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.6%
−14.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 96.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.4%
−12.9 ptssince 2000
from 33.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
+58%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.7%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
34.8%
+31.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
91.7%
+20.5 ptssince 2011
from 71.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.8%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.1%
−55.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2012
from 4.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.5%
−72.6 ptssince 2013
from 74.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.6%
+11.5 ptssince 2017
from 87.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2016
from 99.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jamestown, Colorado?

Jamestown, Colorado has about 324 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jamestown, Colorado?

The typical household in Jamestown, Colorado earns about $149,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jamestown, Colorado expensive?

In Jamestown, Colorado, the median home is worth about $595,900, and the typical rent is about $1,234 a month.

How educated are people in Jamestown, Colorado?

About 57.6% of adults age 25 and over in Jamestown, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jamestown, Colorado?

About 2.5% of people in Jamestown, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jamestown, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Jamestown, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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