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Jamesville

North Carolina · 491 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 $23,185. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $95,000. The poverty rate of 33.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
491
−2%since 2000
from 502 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
337 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 345 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.7
+4%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3494224955686411990201020202024Jamesville
2024457
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,185
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,438 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,924
−23%since 2000
from $16,682 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.9%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.490
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,000
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$366
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $296 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.4%
−40.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
42.0% rent
Vacancy rate
33.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
85.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+97%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.9%(326)
Black33.9%(170)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.9%(291)
2010
White, non-Hispanic60.1%(295)
Black34.6%(170)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(12)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.8%(303)
Diversity Score
62
+7%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+10%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
28.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.0%
−53.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Female
56.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jamesville, North Carolina?

Jamesville, North Carolina has about 491 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jamesville, North Carolina earns about $23,185 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 $95,000, and the typical rent is about $366 a month.

How educated are people in Jamesville, North Carolina?

About 5.1% 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 33.9% 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 126 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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