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Jamestown

South Carolina · 70 residents (2025 est.) · 0.606 sq mi
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Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 35 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 62.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 1.6% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 62.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
70% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
62
−36%since 2000
from 97 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
102 / sq mi
−36%since 2000
from 160 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
62.3
+59%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:70 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2558911231561990201020202024Jamestown
202462
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$46,018
+555%since 2000
from $7,021 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.5%
+34.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.6%
−50.9 ptssince 2000
from 52.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
−4%since 2010
from 0.409 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25%
US avg: 9.9%
Information25%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
69.7%
−16.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
30.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
65.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.7%(54)
Black43.3%(42)
Hispanic / Latino1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.8%(61)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(59)
Black4.8%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.5%(7)
Diversity Score
12
−82%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+49.1 ptssince 2000
from 50.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
90.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 70.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.7%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2012
from 26.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.6%
−50.8 ptssince 2013
from 73.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.8%
+40.7 ptssince 2017
from 38.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jamestown, South Carolina?

Jamestown, South Carolina has about 62 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Jamestown, South Carolina?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Jamestown, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jamestown, South Carolina?

About 1.6% of people in Jamestown, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jamestown, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Jamestown, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 24 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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