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Jamestown

North Dakota · 15,849 residents · 13.296 sq mi
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Jamestown has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $49,846. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $151,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,849
+2%since 2000
from 15,527 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,192 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,168 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
+2%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K15K15K16K16K1990201020202024Jamestown
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,846
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,927
+73%since 2000
from $16,686 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,100
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$688
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.6% in 2000
42.6% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+46%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(14,001)
Black2.7%(433)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(531)
Asian0.8%(122)
Other3.4%(537)
Diversity Score24.2%(3,840)
Diversity Score
24
+380%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.7 min
+37%since 2000
from 9.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.2%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−79.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jamestown, North Dakota?

Jamestown, North Dakota has about 15,849 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jamestown, North Dakota earns about $49,846 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 $151,100, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in Jamestown, North Dakota?

About 22.3% 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 14.1% 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 278 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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