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Jamesport

New York · 1,609 residents · 4.496 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $507,000. With a median age of 55.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Older
median age 55.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,609
+5%since 2000
from 1,526 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
358 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 339 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.5
+28%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8881K1K2K2K1990201020202024Jamesport
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$35,449
+24%since 2000
from $28,614 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information41.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$507,000
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $195,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
16.7% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(1,381)
Black1.4%(22)
Hispanic / Latino11%(177)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score28.8%(463)
Diversity Score
29
+64%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 32.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.5 min
−35%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
50.1%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.9%
−26.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.5%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.2%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
59.8%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
11.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.3%
−85.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jamesport, New York?

Jamesport, New York has about 1,609 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Jamesport, New York expensive?

In Jamesport, New York, the median home is worth about $507,000.

How educated are people in Jamesport, New York?

About 37.5% 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 9.9% 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 100 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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