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Old Jamestown

Missouri · 19,790 residents · 14.946 sq mi
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Old Jamestown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,111. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $175,100. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 61% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,790
Unchangedsince 2019
from 19,777 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,324 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2019
from 1,323 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
47.6
+6%since 2019
from 44.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
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201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,111
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $88,904 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,587
+5%since 2019
from $35,820 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 59.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 9.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services10.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,100
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $176,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,432
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,432 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2019
from 92.1% in 2019
11.9% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−4%since 2019
from 2.0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic30.4%(6,011)
Black62.2%(12,300)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(297)
Asian0.8%(168)
Other5.1%(1,001)
Diversity Score64.7%(12,805)
2020
White, non-Hispanic24.4%(4,832)
Black68.4%(13,531)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(323)
Asian1.6%(307)
Other4.6%(901)
Diversity Score59.5%(11,771)
Diversity Score
59
−8%since 2019
from 65 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 37.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 94.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2019
from 18.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
−5%since 2019
from 29.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 86.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 1.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 5.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 64.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 41.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 47.9% in 2019
Female
54.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 52.1% in 2019
Foreign born
4.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 4.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 4.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Old Jamestown, Missouri?

Old Jamestown, Missouri has about 19,790 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Old Jamestown, Missouri?

The typical household in Old Jamestown, Missouri earns about $92,111 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Old Jamestown, Missouri expensive?

In Old Jamestown, Missouri, the median home is worth about $175,100, and the typical rent is about $1,432 a month.

How educated are people in Old Jamestown, Missouri?

About 40.2% of adults age 25 and over in Old Jamestown, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Old Jamestown, Missouri?

About 6.6% of people in Old Jamestown, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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