Jamestown is a city located in Russell County Kentucky. Jamestown has a 2024 population of 1,881. It is also the county seat of Russell County. Jamestown is currently growing at a rate of 0.27% annually and its population has increased by 1.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,859 in 2020.
The average household income in Jamestown is $43,424 with a poverty rate of 37.58%. The median age in Jamestown is 38.3 years: 38.6 years for males, and 37.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jamestown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,186 | 93.3% |
| Black or African American | 86 | 3.67% |
| Two or more races | 71 | 3.03% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 855 | 2.53 | 50.3 | 49.7 |
| Non Family | 425 | 1.12 | 36.2 | 63.8 |
| Married | 268 | 4.03 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
| Female | 121 | 3.45 | 22.3 | 77.7 |
| Male | 41 | 4.63 | 82.9 | 17.1 |
3.87
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
50.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 123 | 8.24% |
| Associates Degree | 159 | 10.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 85 | 5.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 59 | 3.95% |
| High School Graduate | 731 | 48.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 126 | 8.44% |
| Some College | 210 | 14.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,425 | 1,201 | 137 |
| Black | 34 | 30 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 11 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 21.88%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $118,088 | $51,364 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $27,386 | $33,652 | $21,452 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $16,953 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,944 | $33,607 | $28,942 |
| Some College | $35,208 | $29,615 | $36,042 |
$32,944
Average Earnings
$33,607
Average Male
$28,942
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.37% of Jamestown residents speak only English, while 0.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,024 | 766 | 37.85% |
| Multiple | 71 | 34 | 47.89% |
| Black | 85 | 20 | 23.53% |
37.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
37.65%
Male Poverty Rate
37.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jamestown is Multiple, with 47.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jamestown is Black, with 23.53% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 45.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 58.45% |
| High School | 34.28% |
| Some College | 8.68% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 40% |
| Male Employed | 16.93% |
| Female Employed | 16.8% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $50,667 | $53,471 |
| Households | $29,438 | $43,424 |
| Married Families | $64,545 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,212 | $32,470 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.6%
Male Marriage Rate
33.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
85
Number of Veterans
82
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 26 |
| Vietnam | 24 |
| Second Gulf War | 22 |
| World War II | 8 |
| Korea | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 33 |
| 75+ | 24 |
| 65 to 74 | 19 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85 | 5.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
6.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.7%
Labor Force Participation
42%
Employment Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
80.67%
Born in Jamestown
99.49%
Native Born
0.51%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.51%
Naturalized
99.49% of Jamestown residents were born in the United States, with 80.67% having been born in Kentucky. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,910 | 6 | 0.32% |
| 2028 | 1,904 | 6 | 0.32% |
| 2027 | 1,898 | 5 | 0.26% |
| 2026 | 1,893 | 6 | 0.32% |
| 2025 | 1,887 | 6 | 0.32% |
| 2024 | 1,881 | 5 | 0.27% |
| 2023 | 1,876 | 5 | 0.27% |
| 2022 | 1,871 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2021 | 1,872 | 13 | 0.7% |
| 2020 | 1,859 | 59 | 3.28% |
| 2019 | 1,800 | 9 | 0.5% |
| 2018 | 1,791 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2017 | 1,790 | -9 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 1,799 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2015 | 1,798 | -14 | -0.77% |
| 2014 | 1,812 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1,812 | 9 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 1,803 | -8 | -0.44% |
| 2011 | 1,811 | 9 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 1,802 | 0 | 0% |