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Jamestown

Indiana · 942 residents · 0.895 sq mi
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Jamestown has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,205. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $114,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
942
+6%since 2000
from 886 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,053 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 990 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+15%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7328671K1K1K1990201020202024Jamestown
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,205
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,622
+60%since 2000
from $19,821 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.2%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,300
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$872
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $508 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
27.2% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+2%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(878)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(17)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(889)
Black1.2%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(15)
Asian0.7%(7)
Other1.7%(16)
Diversity Score12.7%(120)
Diversity Score
13
+547%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.7%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+38%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 89.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.5%
+14.5 ptssince 2011
from 60.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.5%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
58.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jamestown, Indiana?

Jamestown, Indiana has about 942 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jamestown, Indiana?

The typical household in Jamestown, Indiana earns about $54,205 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jamestown, Indiana expensive?

In Jamestown, Indiana, the median home is worth about $114,300, and the typical rent is about $872 a month.

How educated are people in Jamestown, Indiana?

About 30.7% of adults age 25 and over in Jamestown, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jamestown, Indiana?

About 12.4% of people in Jamestown, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jamestown, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Jamestown, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 165 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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