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Jamestown

Ohio · 2,052 residents · 1.165 sq mi
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Jamestown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,214. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $109,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,052
+7%since 2000
from 1,917 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,761 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,645 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
+9%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Jamestown
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,214
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,599 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,229
+36%since 2000
from $17,117 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17%
US avg: 10%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,000
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$707
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $506 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
36.3% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+8%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(1,879)
Black2.1%(43)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(32)
Asian0.6%(12)
Other0.2%(5)
Diversity Score11.3%(231)
Diversity Score
11
−6%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+21%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.6%
−12.0 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.1%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−80.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jamestown, Ohio?

Jamestown, Ohio has about 2,052 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jamestown, Ohio?

The typical household in Jamestown, Ohio earns about $49,214 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 $109,000, and the typical rent is about $707 a month.

How educated are people in Jamestown, Ohio?

About 17.4% 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 13.7% 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 258 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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