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Jamestown

North Carolina · 3,668 residents · 2.997 sq mi
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Jamestown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,945. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value is $253,300. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% 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
3,668
+19%since 2000
from 3,088 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,224 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 1,030 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.1
+25%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Jamestown
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,945
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,331 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,789
+51%since 2000
from $29,689 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
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
$253,300
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $172,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$908
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $606 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
25.3% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+28%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(2,681)
Black7.8%(242)
Hispanic / Latino2%(63)
Asian2.4%(74)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.1%(869)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.7%(2,665)
Black14.9%(545)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(160)
Asian3.1%(113)
Other1%(37)
Diversity Score49.9%(1,832)
Diversity Score
50
+77%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 48.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
+46%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.1%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−81.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jamestown, North Carolina?

Jamestown, North Carolina has about 3,668 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jamestown, North Carolina earns about $65,945 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 $253,300, and the typical rent is about $908 a month.

How educated are people in Jamestown, North Carolina?

About 44.2% 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 10.1% 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 1,037 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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