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Jamestown

Ohio · 1,993 residents · 1.165 sq mi
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Jamestown has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,391. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $111,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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
1,993
+4%since 2000
from 1,917 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,711 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,645 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.7
+8%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Jamestown
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,391
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,599 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,932
+16%since 2000
from $17,117 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$608
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $506 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.7%
−21.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
37.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+35%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(1,803)
Black4%(77)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(9)
Asian0.5%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score12%(230)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(1,889)
Black2.4%(47)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(13)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0.4%(9)
Diversity Score9%(179)
Diversity Score
9
−25%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+21%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.9%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.6%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jamestown, Ohio?

Jamestown, Ohio has about 1,993 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jamestown, Ohio?

The typical household in Jamestown, Ohio earns about $40,391 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 $111,300, and the typical rent is about $608 a month.

How educated are people in Jamestown, Ohio?

About 13.1% 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 10.8% 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 199 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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