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Jamestown

Pennsylvania · 582 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 $32,308. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value is $72,600. With a median age of 52.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 24.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
582
−8%since 2000
from 636 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
699 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 764 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.2
+38%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5576327077818561990201020202024Jamestown
2024683
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,308
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,979 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,099
+19%since 2000
from $15,199 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,600
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$773
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $496 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.7%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
34.3% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(561)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.3%(2)
Diversity Score2.4%(14)
Diversity Score
2
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+55%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 13.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.8%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−88.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jamestown, Pennsylvania?

Jamestown, Pennsylvania has about 582 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jamestown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Jamestown, Pennsylvania earns about $32,308 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 $72,600, and the typical rent is about $773 a month.

How educated are people in Jamestown, Pennsylvania?

About 22.8% 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 24.7% 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 193 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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