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Jamestown

Louisiana · 100 residents · 1.751 sq mi
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Jamestown has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,458. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 49 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $113,500. With a median age of 53.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
100
−33%since 2000
from 149 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
57 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 85 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.0
+44%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
881241591942301990201020202024Jamestown
2024165
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,458
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,819
+155%since 2000
from $11,305 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+29.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing25.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance25.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services23.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,500
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
16.0% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−7%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(143)
Black3.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.2%(12)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94%(94)
Black1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.6%(3)
Diversity Score
3
−68%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.3%
+21.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.4 min
+55%since 2000
from 25.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 91.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2011
from 48.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.7%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
45.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−57.5 ptssince 2013
from 65.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jamestown, Louisiana?

Jamestown, Louisiana has about 100 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jamestown, Louisiana?

The typical household in Jamestown, Louisiana earns about $56,458 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 $113,500.

How educated are people in Jamestown, Louisiana?

About 25.3% 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 9.3% 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 61 residents, a change of about -38 percent over that period.

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