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Jamestown

Colorado · 256 residents · 0.574 sq mi
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Jamestown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,417. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $378,300. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 47% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
256
+25%since 2000
from 205 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
446 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 357 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.0
+24%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1822212602983371990201020202024Jamestown
2024324
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,417
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,795
+103%since 2000
from $29,904 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.3%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.1%
US avg: 10%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food6.3%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$378,300
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $196,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,156
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $957 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
20.4% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+17%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(239)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(8)
Diversity Score12.6%(32)
Diversity Score
13
+242%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.1%
−12.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 96.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.7%
−12.6 ptssince 2000
from 33.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+39%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.6%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
80.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2011
from 71.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.2%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
Female
48.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.8%
−63.3 ptssince 2013
from 74.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jamestown, Colorado?

Jamestown, Colorado has about 256 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jamestown, Colorado?

The typical household in Jamestown, Colorado earns about $110,417 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 $378,300, and the typical rent is about $1,156 a month.

How educated are people in Jamestown, Colorado?

About 60.1% 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 8.0% 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 64 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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