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Jamestown

Tennessee · 2,135 residents (2025 est.) · 3.114 sq mi
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Jamestown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,685. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $135,000. The poverty rate of 34.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,230
+21%since 2000
from 1,839 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
716 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 591 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.2
−6%since 2000
from 43.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,135 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Jamestown
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,685
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,136 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,887
+88%since 2000
from $11,135 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.5%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 35.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.508
−3%since 2010
from 0.524 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,000
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$377
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $241 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
41.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 39.7% in 2000
58.5% rent
Vacancy rate
17.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.2%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+13%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
63
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,794)
Black0.7%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1%(18)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(80)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(2,109)
Black1.3%(29)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(67)
Diversity Score13%(291)
Diversity Score
13
+202%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.7%
+31.4 ptssince 2000
from 48.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+11%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.8%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 90.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% 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
20.4%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−19.8 ptssince 2011
from 21.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.7%
+13.0 ptssince 2011
from 37.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.4%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.9%
−49.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
Female
54.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.9%
−16.7 ptssince 2012
from 40.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.2%
−73.9 ptssince 2013
from 80.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.1%
+36.1 ptssince 2017
from 51.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2016
from 92.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2016
from 6.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jamestown, Tennessee?

Jamestown, Tennessee has about 2,230 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jamestown, Tennessee?

The typical household in Jamestown, Tennessee earns about $30,685 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jamestown, Tennessee expensive?

In Jamestown, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $135,000, and the typical rent is about $377 a month.

How educated are people in Jamestown, Tennessee?

About 6.2% of adults age 25 and over in Jamestown, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jamestown, Tennessee?

About 34.0% of people in Jamestown, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jamestown, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Jamestown, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 368 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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