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Jamestown

North Dakota · 15,688 residents (2025 est.) · 13.296 sq mi
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Jamestown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,554. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $199,800. Households here earn about 26% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,787
+2%since 2000
from 15,527 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,187 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,168 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.7
+5%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:15,688 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
15K15K15K16K16K1990201020202024Jamestown
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,554
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,433
+124%since 2000
from $16,686 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.6%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.507
+19%since 2010
from 0.425 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$199,800
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$773
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 59.6% in 2000
45.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.4%
+20.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+70%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(14,923)
Black0.3%(52)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(185)
Asian0.5%(75)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(783)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88%(13,898)
Black3.1%(487)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(653)
Asian0.7%(110)
Other4%(639)
Diversity Score27.6%(4,354)
Diversity Score
28
+447%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.9 min
+18%since 2000
from 9.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.9%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2012
from 14.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
−83.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.6%
+13.4 ptssince 2017
from 72.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 95.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jamestown, North Dakota?

Jamestown, North Dakota has about 15,787 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jamestown, North Dakota earns about $56,554 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jamestown, North Dakota expensive?

In Jamestown, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $199,800, and the typical rent is about $773 a month.

How educated are people in Jamestown, North Dakota?

About 24.0% of adults age 25 and over in Jamestown, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jamestown, North Dakota?

About 14.7% of people in Jamestown, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jamestown, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Jamestown, North Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 216 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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