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Jamestown

Kentucky · 1,794 residents · 3.674 sq mi
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Jamestown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,814. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $69,800. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 62% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,794
+10%since 2000
from 1,624 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
488 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 442 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.9
+4%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Jamestown
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$15,814
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,587 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,353
+20%since 2000
from $11,140 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
42.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 30.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.557
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information17.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade0.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$310
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $251 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.1%
−35.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
43.2% rent
Vacancy rate
15.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+58%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(1,661)
Black2%(36)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(63)
Asian0.6%(11)
Other2%(36)
Diversity Score19.2%(344)
Diversity Score
19
+69%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
65.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 56.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+24%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% 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
12.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.9%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.3%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jamestown, Kentucky?

Jamestown, Kentucky has about 1,794 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jamestown, Kentucky?

The typical household in Jamestown, Kentucky earns about $15,814 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 $69,800, and the typical rent is about $310 a month.

How educated are people in Jamestown, Kentucky?

About 10.9% 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 42.6% 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 153 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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