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Jamesport

New York · 1,593 residents · 4.496 sq mi
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Jamesport is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,005. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $674,800. With a median age of 65.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 65.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,593
+4%since 2000
from 1,526 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
354 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 339 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
65.7
+51%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
8881K1K2K2K1990201020202024Jamesport
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,005
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,891 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$78,009
+173%since 2000
from $28,614 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.3%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.513
+51%since 2010
from 0.339 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade0.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$674,800
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $195,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.2%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
4.8% rent
Vacancy rate
30.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
58.7%
+31.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.0
+141%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(1,406)
Black0.6%(9)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(97)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.5%(268)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(1,295)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(106)
Asian11.8%(188)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score40.1%(639)
Diversity Score
40
+129%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 32.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.2 min
+62%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.7%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
14.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.1%
−18.0 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
41.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
20.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.5%
+19.1 ptssince 2012
from 3.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−83.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+17.2 ptssince 2017
from 82.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.6%
+16.8 ptssince 2016
from 71.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jamesport, New York?

Jamesport, New York has about 1,593 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jamesport, New York?

The typical household in Jamesport, New York earns about $97,005 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jamesport, New York expensive?

In Jamesport, New York, the median home is worth about $674,800.

How educated are people in Jamesport, New York?

About 41.8% of adults age 25 and over in Jamesport, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jamesport, New York?

About 4.6% of people in Jamesport, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jamesport, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Jamesport, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 84 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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