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Jamaica

Iowa · 195 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 $39,063. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 42 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $63,800. Households here earn about 37% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
195
−18%since 2000
from 237 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
524 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 637 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
+14%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1792082382672961990201020202024Jamaica
2024189
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,063
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,006
+33%since 2000
from $18,850 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade36.2%
US avg: 10%
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,800
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$583
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $339 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
26.5% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+20%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(160)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15.9%(31)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(2)
Diversity Score35.5%(69)
Diversity Score
35
+1035%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.9 min
+93%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 94.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 15.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 58.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.4%
−59.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
40.8%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
10.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−76.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jamaica, Iowa?

Jamaica, Iowa has about 195 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jamaica, Iowa?

The typical household in Jamaica, Iowa earns about $39,063 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 $63,800, and the typical rent is about $583 a month.

How educated are people in Jamaica, Iowa?

About 11.9% 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 10.0% of people in Jamaica, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jamaica, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Jamaica, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 38 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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