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Jamestown

Kentucky · 1,901 residents (2025 est.) · 3.674 sq mi
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Jamestown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,541. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $121,800. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,739
+7%since 2000
from 1,624 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
473 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 442 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.3
+7%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,901 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Jamestown
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,541
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,587 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,484
+66%since 2000
from $11,140 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
44.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 30.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.570
+2%since 2010
from 0.557 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing8.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Information4.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,800
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$504
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $251 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
43.2%
−20.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
56.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.4%
+24.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.9
+112%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(1,535)
Black3.4%(55)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(14)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.4%(184)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(1,545)
Black4.2%(73)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.5%(95)
Diversity Score25.7%(447)
Diversity Score
26
+126%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.9%
+26.2 ptssince 2000
from 56.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+74%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
22.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 21.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 41.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.8%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.9%
+14.3 ptssince 2012
from 17.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
−73.1 ptssince 2013
from 77.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.3%
+21.9 ptssince 2017
from 57.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2016
from 91.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2016
from 4.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jamestown, Kentucky?

Jamestown, Kentucky has about 1,739 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jamestown, Kentucky?

The typical household in Jamestown, Kentucky earns about $20,541 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jamestown, Kentucky expensive?

In Jamestown, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $121,800, and the typical rent is about $504 a month.

How educated are people in Jamestown, Kentucky?

About 7.5% of adults age 25 and over in Jamestown, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jamestown, Kentucky?

About 44.4% of people in Jamestown, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jamestown, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Jamestown, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 98 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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