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Jamestown

New Mexico · 439 residents · 2.73 sq mi
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With 439 people, Jamestown is a city in New Mexico. Households here earn about 127% more than in New Mexico as a whole. The median age is 25.3, younger than the US median of 38.9. Since 2023 the city has roughly tripled, up 287 people. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Few US cities rank higher on 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
Land area
2.73 sq mi
Population, 20202024
12320929638246820202024Jamestown
2024439
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.7%(34)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2440.5%(178)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 345.9%(26)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5429.2%(128)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 640%(0)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 746.6%(29)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8410%(44)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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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%
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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%
3.38 people
+54%since 2023
from 2.20 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
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
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic48.7%(74)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino34.9%(53)
Asian0%(0)
Other16.4%(25)
2024
White, non-Hispanic16.6%(73)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(62)
Asian0%(0)
Other69.2%(304)
59
−23%since 2023
from 77 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Dominican14.1%(62)
Ancestry
German2.5%(11)
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%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
71.4%
US average: 74.6%
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%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
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%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married67.3%(187)
Married11.9%(33)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced20.9%(58)
Women 15+
Never married77.2%(98)
Married22.8%(29)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

15.9%
+15.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
38.7%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
1.8%
US average: 13.8%
16.6%
US average: 18.4%
33.5%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
2.5%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
40.5%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
47.8%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

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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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