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Jamestown

Tennessee · 1,959 residents · 3.114 sq mi
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Jamestown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $13,410. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $65,900. The poverty rate of 44.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 69% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% 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
1,959
+7%since 2000
from 1,839 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
629 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 591 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
−6%since 2000
from 43.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Jamestown
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$13,410
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,136 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,937
+7%since 2000
from $11,135 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
44.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 35.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.524
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services9.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,900
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$359
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $241 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
14.7%
−25.0 ptssince 2000
from 39.7% in 2000
65.8% rent
Vacancy rate
21.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.9
+26%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(1,867)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(53)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(6)
Diversity Score7.6%(150)
Diversity Score
8
+77%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
51.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 48.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+38%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 90.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% 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
17.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.5%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
Female
57.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.4%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jamestown, Tennessee?

Jamestown, Tennessee has about 1,959 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jamestown, Tennessee?

The typical household in Jamestown, Tennessee earns about $13,410 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 $65,900, and the typical rent is about $359 a month.

How educated are people in Jamestown, Tennessee?

About 8.8% 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 44.1% 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 97 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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