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Jamestown

Colorado · 274 residents · 0.574 sq mi
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Jamestown is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,833. Population has grown 34% since 2000. 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $294,800. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
77% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
274
+34%since 2000
from 205 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
477 / sq mi
+34%since 2000
from 357 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.6
+20%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1822212602983371990201020202024Jamestown
2024324
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,833
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,046
+11%since 2000
from $29,904 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.7%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.316
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Information1.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$294,800
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $196,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$885
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $957 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.3%
−13.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
22.1% rent
Vacancy rate
19.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+66%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(260)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(3)
Asian1.8%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.3%(20)
Diversity Score
7
+99%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
77.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 96.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
23.9%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 33.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+25%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
14.1%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
58.2%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
Female
45.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.9%
−55.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jamestown, Colorado?

Jamestown, Colorado has about 274 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jamestown, Colorado?

The typical household in Jamestown, Colorado earns about $60,833 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 $294,800, and the typical rent is about $885 a month.

How educated are people in Jamestown, Colorado?

About 77.5% 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 16.5% of people in Jamestown, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jamestown, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Jamestown, Colorado has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 46 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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