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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Jamestown

New York · 34,681 residents · 8.9 sq mi
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Jamestown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,582. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $42,400. Households here earn about 38% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

34,681
+9%vs 2000
vs 31,730 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,897 / sq mi
+9%vs 2000
vs 3,565 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.4
−8%vs 2000
vs 36.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,582
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $25,837 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,731
−30%vs 2000
vs $15,316 in 2000
US average: $14,340
18.7%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$42,400
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $50,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$311
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $407 in 2000
US average: $450
51.9%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 51.3% in 2000
48.1% rent
2.1
+5%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(28,235)
Black3.1%(989)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(1,567)
Asian0.4%(138)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.4%(6,465)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(32,907)
Black2.5%(851)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(816)
Asian0.8%(292)
Other1.8%(631)
Diversity Score17.4%(6,031)
17
−15%vs 2000
vs 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.4%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
71.2%
−8.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.1%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.5 min
+5%vs 2000
vs 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jamestown, New York?

Jamestown, New York has about 34,681 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Jamestown, New York earns about $20,582 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jamestown, New York expensive?

In Jamestown, New York, the median home is worth about $42,400, and the typical rent is about $311 a month.

How educated are people in Jamestown, New York?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Jamestown, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jamestown, New York?

About 18.7% of people in Jamestown, New York 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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