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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Jamestown

Louisiana · 149 residents · 1.751 sq mi
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Jamestown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,125. Population has declined 7% since 1990. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $50,000. Households here earn about 29% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

149
−7%since 1990
from 161 in 1990
1990 – 2025
85 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 92 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.8
−1%since 1990
from 37.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
881241591942301990201020202024Jamestown
2024165
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,125
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,542 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,305
+81%since 1990
from $6,236 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.1%
−10.8 ptssince 1990
from 19.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$50,000
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$315
−26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $325 in 1990
US average: $602
83.3%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 82.1% in 1990
16.7% rent
2.2
−41%since 1990
from 3.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(161)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(143)
Black3.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score8.2%(12)
8
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.9%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.7%
+17.4 ptssince 1990
from 55.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.9%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.4 min
+99%since 1990
from 12.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jamestown, Louisiana?

Jamestown, Louisiana has about 149 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Jamestown, Louisiana?

The typical household in Jamestown, Louisiana earns about $23,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jamestown, Louisiana expensive?

In Jamestown, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $50,000, and the typical rent is about $315 a month.

How educated are people in Jamestown, Louisiana?

About 3.9% of adults age 25 and over in Jamestown, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jamestown, Louisiana?

About 9.1% of people in Jamestown, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jamestown, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Jamestown, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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