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Jamestown

South Carolina · 68 residents · 0.606 sq mi
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Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 29 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
74% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
68
−30%since 2000
from 97 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
112 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 160 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+13%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2558911231561990201020202024Jamestown
202462
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$22,921
+226%since 2000
from $7,021 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.4%
−48.1 ptssince 2000
from 52.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance12.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services12.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing8.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Information4.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,271
+217%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $267 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.3%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
25.7% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.8%(42)
Black27.9%(19)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.3%(4)
Diversity Score67.8%(46)
Diversity Score
68
+8%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.1%
+47.3 ptssince 2000
from 50.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+30%since 2000
from 23.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 70.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.1%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
68.4%
+26.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
Female
31.6%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.5%
−62.9 ptssince 2013
from 73.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jamestown, South Carolina?

Jamestown, South Carolina has about 68 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Jamestown, South Carolina expensive?

In Jamestown, South Carolina, the typical rent is about $1,271 a month.

How educated are people in Jamestown, South Carolina?

About 13.9% 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 4.4% 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 18 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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