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Jamestown

Missouri · 330 residents · 0.999 sq mi
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Jamestown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,083. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $105,100. Households here earn about 27% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
330
−14%since 2000
from 382 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
330 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 382 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.4
+8%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2513083664244811990201020202024Jamestown
2024280
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,083
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,536
+43%since 2000
from $16,498 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing13.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance13.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,100
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$413
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
23.4% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+46%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(369)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(8)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(308)
Black1.8%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other6%(20)
Diversity Score23%(76)
Diversity Score
23
+1049%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.1 min
+39%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.2%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.7%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−81.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jamestown, Missouri?

Jamestown, Missouri has about 330 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jamestown, Missouri?

The typical household in Jamestown, Missouri earns about $42,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jamestown, Missouri expensive?

In Jamestown, Missouri, the median home is worth about $105,100, and the typical rent is about $413 a month.

How educated are people in Jamestown, Missouri?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in Jamestown, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jamestown, Missouri?

About 12.6% of people in Jamestown, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jamestown, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Jamestown, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 60 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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