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Jamestown

New Mexico · 439 residents · 2.729 sq mi
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Jamestown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $145,172. The city has more than doubled in size since 2023, adding 287 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $157,800. At a median age of 25.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 25.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

439
+189%since 2023
from 152 in 2023
2020 – 2024
161 / sq mi
+189%since 2023
from 56 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
25.3
−2%since 2023
from 25.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
12320929638246820202024Jamestown
2024439
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$145,172
+172%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $51,779 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$37,561
+24%since 2023
from $30,348 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.6%
+44.2 ptssince 2023
from 30.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
14.1%
−20.7 ptssince 2023
from 34.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.224
+90%since 2023
from 0.118 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade18.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$157,800
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $117,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
78.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2023
from 69.6% in 2023
21.5% rent
12.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 17.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
1.1
−52%since 2023
from 2.3 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic48.7%(74)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino34.9%(53)
Asian0%(0)
Other16.4%(25)
Diversity Score76.8%(117)
2024
White, non-Hispanic16.6%(73)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(62)
Asian0%(0)
Other69.2%(304)
Diversity Score59.1%(259)
59
−23%since 2023
from 77 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.3%
−16.0 ptssince 2023
from 25.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
9.3%
−16.0 ptssince 2023
from 25.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
77.8%
+56.9 ptssince 2023
from 20.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

71.1%
+12.5 ptssince 2023
from 58.6% in 2023
28.9%
−12.5 ptssince 2023
from 41.4% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
12.5%
−26.3 ptssince 2023
from 38.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
15.9%
+15.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
80.8%
+18.5 ptssince 2023
from 62.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
36.5%
−25.1 ptssince 2023
from 61.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jamestown, New Mexico?

Jamestown, New Mexico has about 439 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jamestown, New Mexico?

The typical household in Jamestown, New Mexico earns about $145,172 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jamestown, New Mexico expensive?

In Jamestown, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $157,800.

How educated are people in Jamestown, New Mexico?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Jamestown, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jamestown, New Mexico?

About 14.1% of people in Jamestown, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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

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