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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Jamestown

North Carolina · 3,088 residents · 2.997 sq mi
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Jamestown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $57,331. Population has grown 17% since 1990. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $172,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents. Households here earn about 46% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,088
+17%since 1990
from 2,631 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,030 / sq mi
+17%since 1990
from 878 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.2
+11%since 1990
from 36.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Jamestown
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$57,331
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,639 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$29,689
+52%since 1990
from $19,508 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.3%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$172,400
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $128,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$606
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $466 in 1990
US average: $602
74.8%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 69.5% in 1990
25.2% rent
3.0
−12%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(2,353)
Black8.3%(219)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.2%(59)
Diversity Score24.1%(634)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(2,681)
Black7.8%(242)
Hispanic / Latino2%(63)
Asian2.4%(74)
Diversity Score28.1%(869)
28
+17%since 1990
from 24 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

48.5%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 46.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.1%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 89.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.9%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 11.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.2 min
−40%since 1990
from 18.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Jamestown, North Carolina?

Jamestown, North Carolina has about 3,088 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Jamestown, North Carolina?

The typical household in Jamestown, North Carolina earns about $57,331 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jamestown, North Carolina expensive?

In Jamestown, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $172,400, and the typical rent is about $606 a month.

How educated are people in Jamestown, North Carolina?

About 48.5% of adults age 25 and over in Jamestown, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jamestown, North Carolina?

About 5.3% of people in Jamestown, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jamestown, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Jamestown, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 457 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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