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 $42,376 with a poverty rate of 45.55%. The median age in Jamestown is 40.5 years: 39.1 years for males, and 41.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jamestown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,836 | 90.85% |
| Two or more races | 107 | 5.29% |
| Black or African American | 68 | 3.36% |
| Other race | 6 | 0.3% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 777 | 2.42 | 43.1 | 56.9 |
| Non Family | 412 | 1.13 | 31.6 | 68.4 |
| Married | 213 | 4.3 | 73.7 | 26.3 |
| Female | 122 | 2.93 | 14.8 | 85.2 |
| Male | 30 | 4.83 | 100 | 0 |
3.86
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
43.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 118 | 9.06% |
| Associates Degree | 108 | 8.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 88 | 6.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 47 | 3.61% |
| High School Graduate | 623 | 47.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 124 | 9.52% |
| Some College | 195 | 14.97% |
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 | 1,200 | 987 | 128 |
| Black | 49 | 46 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 40 | 20 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Other Race | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 17.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,125 | $0 | $52,708 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $20,609 | $0 | $20,577 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $16,625 | $15,375 | $0 |
| Overall | $22,440 | $35,313 | $21,218 |
| Some College | $32,143 | $46,250 | $0 |
$22,440
Average Earnings
$35,313
Average Male
$21,218
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.97% of Jamestown residents speak only English, while 1.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.71% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,714 | 755 | 44.05% |
| Multiple | 99 | 65 | 65.66% |
| Black | 67 | 36 | 53.73% |
| Native | 4 | 4 | 100% |
45.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
43.21%
Male Poverty Rate
47.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jamestown is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jamestown is White, with 44.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.5%. Among those working part-time, it was 47.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 48.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 62.5% |
| High School | 42.59% |
| Some College | 14.58% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.7% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 78.57% |
| Male Employed | 21.99% |
| Female Employed | 16.83% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $56,062 |
| Households | $25,602 | $42,376 |
| Married Families | $59,583 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,000 | $30,116 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.8%
Male Marriage Rate
30.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
76
Number of Veterans
76
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 23 |
| First Gulf War | 18 |
| Vietnam | 14 |
| World War II | 8 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 28 |
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
| 75+ | 16 |
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 76 | 5.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.4%
Labor Force Participation
37.7%
Employment Rate
11%
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
80.85%
Born in Jamestown
99.11%
Native Born
0.89%
Foreign Born
0.3%
Non Citizen
0.59%
Naturalized
99.11% of Jamestown residents were born in the United States, with 80.85% having been born in Kentucky. 0.3% 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% |