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Jamestown

Pennsylvania · 617 residents · 0.833 sq mi
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Jamestown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $76,300. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% 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
617
−3%since 2000
from 636 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
741 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 764 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.5
+18%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5576327077818561990201020202024Jamestown
2024683
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,979 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,844
+24%since 2000
from $15,199 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,300
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$555
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $496 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.0%
−38.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
24.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
72.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
−16%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(633)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99%(611)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other4.4%(27)
Diversity Score11.2%(69)
Diversity Score
11
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+39%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.9%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jamestown, Pennsylvania?

Jamestown, Pennsylvania has about 617 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jamestown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Jamestown, Pennsylvania earns about $38,750 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 $76,300, and the typical rent is about $555 a month.

How educated are people in Jamestown, Pennsylvania?

About 9.8% 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 12.0% 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 158 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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