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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Jamestown

Ohio · 1,917 residents · 1.165 sq mi
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Jamestown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,599. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $82,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,917
+7%since 1990
from 1,794 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,645 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 1,540 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.0
+4%since 1990
from 32.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Jamestown
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,599
+48%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,859 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,117
+90%since 1990
from $9,029 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.2%
−4.7 ptssince 1990
from 15.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$82,900
+53%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$506
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $354 in 1990
US average: $602
66.2%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 63.2% in 1990
33.8% rent
2.0
+3%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93%(1,668)
Black6.3%(113)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(12)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score17.9%(321)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(1,803)
Black4%(77)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(9)
Asian0.5%(9)
Diversity Score12%(230)
12
−33%since 1990
from 18 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.5%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.4%
+14.3 ptssince 1990
from 67.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.1%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.1 min
−15%since 1990
from 23.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jamestown, Ohio?

Jamestown, Ohio has about 1,917 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Jamestown, Ohio?

The typical household in Jamestown, Ohio earns about $40,599 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jamestown, Ohio expensive?

In Jamestown, Ohio, the median home is worth about $82,900, and the typical rent is about $506 a month.

How educated are people in Jamestown, Ohio?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Jamestown, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jamestown, Ohio?

About 11.2% of people in Jamestown, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jamestown, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Jamestown, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 123 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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