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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Jamestown

New York · 31,730 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 $25,837. Population has declined 9% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $50,500. Households here earn about 40% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

31,730
−9%since 1990
from 34,681 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,565 / sq mi
−9%since 1990
from 3,897 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.2
+8%since 1990
from 33.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
28K29K31K33K35K1990201020202024Jamestown
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,837
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,582 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,316
+43%since 1990
from $10,731 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.5%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 18.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$50,500
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$407
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $311 in 1990
US average: $602
51.3%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 51.9% in 1990
48.7% rent
2.0
−5%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

14.8%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 13.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.4%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 71.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.2%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.0 min
−5%since 1990
from 11.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 31,730 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Jamestown, New York earns about $25,837 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 $50,500, and the typical rent is about $407 a month.

How educated are people in Jamestown, New York?

About 14.8% 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 19.5% of people in Jamestown, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jamestown, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Jamestown, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,951 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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