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Jamestown

Kansas · 286 residents · 0.293 sq mi
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Jamestown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,135. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 113 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $35,000. The poverty rate of 24.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
286
−28%since 2000
from 399 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
976 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 1,362 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.6
+9%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1522192873544221990201020202024Jamestown
2024174
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,135
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,167 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,840
+25%since 2000
from $12,641 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$35,000
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$594
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $272 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.1%
−47.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
18.3% rent
Vacancy rate
27.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
+70%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(388)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.6%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(278)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other2.8%(8)
Diversity Score10.7%(31)
Diversity Score
11
+1574%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+14%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.0%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 89.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
+4.4 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
9.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% 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%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.4%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jamestown, Kansas?

Jamestown, Kansas has about 286 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jamestown, Kansas?

The typical household in Jamestown, Kansas earns about $29,135 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jamestown, Kansas expensive?

In Jamestown, Kansas, the median home is worth about $35,000, and the typical rent is about $594 a month.

How educated are people in Jamestown, Kansas?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Jamestown, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jamestown, Kansas?

About 24.8% of people in Jamestown, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jamestown, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Jamestown, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 28 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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