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Jamestown

Pennsylvania · 556 residents (2025 est.) · 0.83 sq mi
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Jamestown is a city of 683 people in Pennsylvania. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. At a median age of 45.7, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Median home value sits at $87,600. Households here earn about 43% less than in Pennsylvania as a whole. 2% of residents were born outside the United States.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

683
+7%since 2000
from 636 in 2000
556 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
820 / sq mi
+12%since 2009
from 730 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
45.7
+21%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.83 sq mi
Population, 19902024
55763270778185619902000201020202024Jamestown
2024683
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 51.2%(8)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.9%(40)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149.7%(66)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.4%(44)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.8%(12)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346.9%(47)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4417.1%(117)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.3%(91)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6410.5%(72)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411%(75)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8411%(75)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over5.3%(36)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$44,688
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,979 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$28,133
+85%since 2000
from $15,199 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
14.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.470
+17%since 2010
from 0.401 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$87,600
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$808
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $496 in 2000
US average: $1,442
57.5%
−18.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
42.5% rent
9.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.12 people
−5%since 2009
from 2.24 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
11.9%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
53.3%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
2.0
−13%since 2009
from 2.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
26
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(633)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(670)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(3)
5
−61%since 2009
from 12 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.9%(6)
Ancestry
English23.6%(161)
Irish18.6%(127)
German18.4%(126)
American11.6%(79)
Italian8.1%(55)
Polish4.5%(31)
Scottish1.9%(13)
Scotch-Irish1.8%(12)
Welsh1.6%(11)
French1.2%(8)
Dutch0.9%(6)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Russian0.9%(6)
Slovak0.6%(4)
Belgian0.3%(2)
Swedish0.3%(2)
Section 05

Education

15.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
6.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.0 min
+92%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
91.2%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
4.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
15.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

7.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 13.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
51.5%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
75.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 67.2% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
11.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
25.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

46.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
53.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
11.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
25.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2012
from 18.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
6.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2013
from 9.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
83.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2017
from 72.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
90.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 91.5% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
81.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 81.5% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
98.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 99.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married34%(83)
Married52%(127)
Widowed1.6%(4)
Divorced12.3%(30)
Women 15+
Never married22.5%(73)
Married40.6%(132)
Widowed20.3%(66)
Divorced16.6%(54)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

6.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2013
from 9.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
38.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 38.9% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
7.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
28.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 23.7% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
41.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 43.8% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
3.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
48.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 51.5% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
63.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 65.0% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)12.9%(8)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)43.5%(27)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era24.2%(15)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War3.2%(2)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 62 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jamestown, Pennsylvania?

Jamestown, Pennsylvania has about 683 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jamestown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Jamestown, Pennsylvania earns about $44,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jamestown, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Jamestown, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $87,600, and the typical rent is about $808 a month.

How educated are people in Jamestown, Pennsylvania?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Jamestown, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jamestown, Pennsylvania?

About 14.1% of people in Jamestown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jamestown, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Jamestown, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 92 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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