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Jamaica

Iowa · 233 residents · 0.372 sq mi
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Jamaica has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $16,700. Households here earn about 26% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

233
−2%vs 2000
vs 237 in 2000
1990 – 2025
626 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 637 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.5
−5%vs 2000
vs 38.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1792082382672961990201020202024Jamaica
2024189
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,500
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,417 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,205
−51%vs 2000
vs $18,850 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.4%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$16,700
−54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $48,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$275
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $339 in 2000
US average: $450
63.3%
−7.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.6% in 2000
36.7% rent
0.9
−37%vs 2000
vs 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(234)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(7)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(233)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.1%
+3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
75.8%
−8.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.3%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.2 min
+18%vs 2000
vs 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Jamaica, Iowa?

Jamaica, Iowa has about 233 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Jamaica, Iowa?

The typical household in Jamaica, Iowa earns about $19,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jamaica, Iowa expensive?

In Jamaica, Iowa, the median home is worth about $16,700, and the typical rent is about $275 a month.

How educated are people in Jamaica, Iowa?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Jamaica, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jamaica, Iowa?

About 13.4% of people in Jamaica, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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

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