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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Jamesville

North Carolina · 502 residents · 1.456 sq mi
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Jamesville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,438. Population has fallen 19% since 1990, a loss of 115 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $59,100. Households here earn about 27% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

502
−19%since 1990
from 617 in 1990
1990 – 2025
345 / sq mi
−19%since 1990
from 424 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.2
+13%since 1990
from 33.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3494224955686411990201020202024Jamesville
2024457
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,438
+94%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $11,125 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,682
+107%since 1990
from $8,071 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.7%
−15.4 ptssince 1990
from 35.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$59,100
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$296
+40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $160 in 1990
US average: $602
65.3%
+14.7 ptssince 1990
from 50.6% in 1990
34.7% rent
2.1
−34%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic54.9%(339)
Black45.1%(278)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score61.9%(382)
2000
White, non-Hispanic64.9%(326)
Black33.9%(170)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score57.9%(291)
58
−6%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.2%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 8.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.8%
+17.5 ptssince 1990
from 55.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.8%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.5 min
−19%since 1990
from 20.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jamesville, North Carolina?

Jamesville, North Carolina has about 502 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Jamesville, North Carolina earns about $28,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jamesville, North Carolina expensive?

In Jamesville, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $59,100, and the typical rent is about $296 a month.

How educated are people in Jamesville, North Carolina?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Jamesville, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jamesville, North Carolina?

About 19.7% of people in Jamesville, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jamesville, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Jamesville, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 115 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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