Old Jamestown is a CDP located in St. Louis County Missouri. Old Jamestown has a 2024 population of 20,588. Old Jamestown is currently growing at a rate of 0.49% annually and its population has increased by 5.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,602 in 2020.
The average household income in Old Jamestown is $119,151 with a poverty rate of 6.13%. The median age in Old Jamestown is 39.7 years: 37.5 years for males, and 41.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Old Jamestown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 13,990 | 66.24% |
| White | 4,406 | 20.86% |
| Two or more races | 2,324 | 11% |
| Asian | 276 | 1.31% |
| Other race | 120 | 0.57% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.02% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,006 | 3 | 89.3 | 10.7 |
| Married | 3,994 | 3.54 | 90.8 | 9.2 |
| Non Family | 1,748 | 1.19 | 97.9 | 2.1 |
| Female | 999 | 3.94 | 67 | 33 |
| Male | 265 | 3.18 | 93.2 | 6.8 |
3.42
Average Family Size
3
Average Household Size
89.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 633 | 4.7% |
| Associates Degree | 1,430 | 10.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,620 | 19.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,703 | 20.06% |
| High School Graduate | 2,558 | 18.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 108 | 0.8% |
| Some College | 3,422 | 25.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 8,799 | 8,452 | 3,170 |
| White | 3,408 | 3,162 | 1,524 |
| 2+ Races | 915 | 848 | 530 |
| Hispanic | 408 | 335 | 270 |
| Asian | 196 | 157 | 19 |
| Other Race | 77 | 77 | 48 |
| Islander | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 66.18%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,950 | $92,724 | $57,723 |
| Graduate Degree | $82,821 | $77,857 | $87,143 |
| High School Graduate | $41,447 | $41,548 | $41,389 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $62,813 | $16,268 |
| Overall | $60,797 | $64,176 | $56,837 |
| Some College | $53,824 | $60,373 | $45,363 |
$60,797
Average Earnings
$64,176
Average Male
$56,837
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.31% of Old Jamestown residents speak only English, while 5.69% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.56% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 13,325 | 901 | 6.76% |
| White | 4,232 | 312 | 7.37% |
| Multiple | 2,323 | 25 | 1.08% |
| Other | 120 | 9 | 7.5% |
| Hispanic | 926 | 9 | 0.97% |
| Asian | 276 | 1 | 0.36% |
6.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.28%
Male Poverty Rate
7.81%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Old Jamestown is Other, with 7.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Old Jamestown is Asian, with 0.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.27% |
| High School | 4.46% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.93% |
| Some College | 2.93% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 48.24% |
| Female Employed | 3.52% |
| Male Employed | 0.42% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $114,401 | $128,379 |
| Households | $107,250 | $119,151 |
| Married Families | $122,332 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $71,976 | $85,564 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.9%
Male Marriage Rate
52.1%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,245
Number of Veterans
1,110
Male Veterans
135
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 478 |
| First Gulf War | 336 |
| Second Gulf War | 287 |
| Korea | 18 |
| World War II | 15 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 424 |
| 35 to 54 | 309 |
| 55 to 64 | 282 |
| 75+ | 206 |
| 18 to 34 | 24 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 847 | 8.38% |
| White | 354 | 9.84% |
| 2+ Races | 36 | 3.19% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 5.91% |
| Other Race | 8 | 10.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67%
Labor Force Participation
63.2%
Employment Rate
5.2%
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
74.31%
Born in Old Jamestown
94.54%
Native Born
5.46%
Foreign Born
1.72%
Non Citizen
3.74%
Naturalized
94.54% of Old Jamestown residents were born in the United States, with 74.31% having been born in Missouri. 1.72% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20,588 | 101 | 0.49% |
| 2023 | 20,487 | 100 | 0.49% |
| 2022 | 20,387 | 5 | 0.02% |
| 2021 | 20,382 | 780 | 3.98% |
| 2020 | 19,602 | -175 | -0.88% |
| 2019 | 19,777 | 338 | 1.74% |
| 2018 | 19,439 | -427 | -2.15% |
| 2017 | 19,866 | 475 | 2.45% |
| 2016 | 19,391 | 152 | 0.79% |
| 2015 | 19,239 | -506 | -2.56% |
| 2014 | 19,745 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 19,745 | 202 | 1.03% |
| 2012 | 19,543 | -295 | -1.49% |
| 2011 | 19,838 | 654 | 3.41% |
| 2010 | 19,184 | 0 | 0% |