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Jamesville

North Carolina · 424 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 $38,072. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 78 residents. Median home value is $84,500. The poverty rate of 28.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% 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
424
−16%since 2000
from 502 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
291 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 345 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+11%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3494224955686411990201020202024Jamesville
2024457
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,072
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,438 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,381
+10%since 2000
from $16,682 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.5%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance12.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,500
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$627
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $296 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.2%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
45.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+7%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.5%(231)
Black36.6%(155)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(18)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other14.4%(61)
Diversity Score78.1%(331)
Diversity Score
78
+35%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.8%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.1%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+72%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.5%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 14.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.1%
+15.2 ptssince 2011
from 42.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.5%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Female
61.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−64.3 ptssince 2013
from 73.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jamesville, North Carolina?

Jamesville, North Carolina has about 424 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jamesville, North Carolina earns about $38,072 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 $84,500, and the typical rent is about $627 a month.

How educated are people in Jamesville, North Carolina?

About 28.8% 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 28.0% 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 193 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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

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