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Jamestown

New York · 31,146 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 $33,092. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $63,500. The poverty rate of 23.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31,146
−2%since 2000
from 31,730 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,500 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 3,565 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.9
+2%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
28K29K31K33K35K1990201020202024Jamestown
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,092
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,837 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,374
+20%since 2000
from $15,316 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$555
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $407 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.7%
−21.7 ptssince 2000
from 51.3% in 2000
50.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
−2%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(25,998)
Black3.5%(1,093)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(2,738)
Asian0.4%(131)
Other3.5%(1,097)
Diversity Score36.1%(11,250)
Diversity Score
36
+77%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
+36%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
20.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.7%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.6%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jamestown, New York?

Jamestown, New York has about 31,146 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jamestown, New York earns about $33,092 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 $63,500, and the typical rent is about $555 a month.

How educated are people in Jamestown, New York?

About 16.7% 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 23.4% 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 3,535 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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