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Jamestown

North Dakota · 15,427 residents · 13.296 sq mi
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Jamestown has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,205. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $96,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,427
−1%since 2000
from 15,527 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,160 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,168 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+3%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K15K15K16K16K1990201020202024Jamestown
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,205
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,613
+36%since 2000
from $16,686 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,300
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$500
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.2%
−24.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.6% in 2000
41.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+10%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(14,448)
Black0.8%(120)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(323)
Asian0.6%(90)
Other3.1%(481)
Diversity Score15.7%(2,418)
Diversity Score
16
+211%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.8 min
+16%since 2000
from 9.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.3%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jamestown, North Dakota?

Jamestown, North Dakota has about 15,427 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jamestown, North Dakota earns about $42,205 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 $96,300, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Jamestown, North Dakota?

About 24.1% 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 11.7% of people in Jamestown, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jamestown, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Jamestown, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 144 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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