Jamestown is a city located in Chautauqua County New York. Jamestown has a 2024 population of 27,731. Jamestown is currently declining at a rate of -0.84% annually and its population has decreased by -3.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 28,667 in 2020.
The average household income in Jamestown is $59,018 with a poverty rate of 24.01%. The median age in Jamestown is 38.2 years: 38.8 years for males, and 37.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jamestown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,752 | 83.63% |
| Two or more races | 2,026 | 7.13% |
| Other race | 1,307 | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 1,099 | 3.87% |
| Asian | 168 | 0.59% |
| Native American | 49 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,531 | 2.22 | 49.8 | 50.2 |
| Non Family | 6,256 | 1.18 | 39.4 | 60.6 |
| Married | 3,601 | 3.18 | 74.2 | 25.8 |
| Female | 2,028 | 3.43 | 33.4 | 66.6 |
| Male | 646 | 3.06 | 65.9 | 34.1 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
49.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,701 | 8.85% |
| Associates Degree | 3,084 | 16.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,603 | 13.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,850 | 9.62% |
| High School Graduate | 5,871 | 30.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 744 | 3.87% |
| Some College | 3,369 | 17.53% |
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 | 16,164 | 14,459 | 3,887 |
| Hispanic | 1,804 | 1,358 | 367 |
| 2+ Races | 820 | 578 | 98 |
| Black | 704 | 586 | 110 |
| Other Race | 656 | 465 | 182 |
| Asian | 71 | 38 | 13 |
| Native American | 24 | 20 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 89.45%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 27.74%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,036 | $45,081 | $41,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,991 | $73,588 | $56,930 |
| High School Graduate | $31,607 | $33,491 | $28,295 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,761 | $31,908 | $25,439 |
| Overall | $35,870 | $39,632 | $33,692 |
| Some College | $36,168 | $41,692 | $33,198 |
$35,870
Average Earnings
$39,632
Average Male
$33,692
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.93% of Jamestown residents speak only English, while 11.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21,512 | 4,218 | 19.61% |
| Hispanic | 3,818 | 1,836 | 48.09% |
| Multiple | 1,994 | 839 | 42.08% |
| Other | 1,283 | 284 | 22.14% |
| Black | 1,042 | 206 | 19.77% |
| Asian | 158 | 38 | 24.05% |
| Native | 49 | 29 | 59.18% |
24.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.37%
Male Poverty Rate
27.37%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jamestown is Native, with 59.18% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jamestown is White, with 19.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.13% |
| High School | 24.73% |
| Some College | 18.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.82% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 40% |
| Male Unemployed | 39.68% |
| Female Employed | 14.65% |
| Male Employed | 7.24% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,044 | $74,982 |
| Households | $44,878 | $59,018 |
| Married Families | $77,069 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,859 | $39,975 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.5%
Male Marriage Rate
34.0%
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
1,756
Number of Veterans
1,695
Male Veterans
61
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 504 |
| Second Gulf War | 427 |
| First Gulf War | 344 |
| World War II | 82 |
| Korea | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 539 |
| 55 to 64 | 378 |
| 75+ | 378 |
| 65 to 74 | 319 |
| 18 to 34 | 142 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,624 | 8.58% |
| Black | 52 | 6.36% |
| 2+ Races | 43 | 4.3% |
| Other Race | 23 | 2.58% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 1.07% |
| Native American | 14 | 48.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58%
Labor Force Participation
53%
Employment Rate
8.6%
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
73.71%
Born in Jamestown
96.69%
Native Born
3.31%
Foreign Born
1.17%
Non Citizen
2.14%
Naturalized
96.69% of Jamestown residents were born in the United States, with 73.71% having been born in New York. 1.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 26,561 | -234 | -0.87% |
| 2028 | 26,795 | -234 | -0.87% |
| 2027 | 27,029 | -234 | -0.86% |
| 2026 | 27,263 | -234 | -0.85% |
| 2025 | 27,497 | -234 | -0.84% |
| 2024 | 27,731 | -234 | -0.84% |
| 2023 | 27,965 | -137 | -0.49% |
| 2022 | 28,102 | -352 | -1.24% |
| 2021 | 28,454 | -213 | -0.74% |
| 2020 | 28,667 | -379 | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 29,046 | -212 | -0.72% |
| 2018 | 29,258 | -249 | -0.84% |
| 2017 | 29,507 | -245 | -0.82% |
| 2016 | 29,752 | -322 | -1.07% |
| 2015 | 30,074 | -337 | -1.11% |
| 2014 | 30,411 | -265 | -0.86% |
| 2013 | 30,676 | -56 | -0.18% |
| 2012 | 30,732 | -152 | -0.49% |
| 2011 | 30,884 | -195 | -0.63% |
| 2010 | 31,079 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 31,730 | -2,951 | -8.51% |
| 1990 | 34,681 | -1,094 | -3.06% |
| 1980 | 35,775 | -4,020 | -10.1% |
| 1970 | 39,795 | -2,023 | -4.84% |
| 1960 | 41,818 | -1,536 | -3.54% |
| 1950 | 43,354 | 716 | 1.68% |
| 1940 | 42,638 | -2,517 | -5.57% |
| 1930 | 45,155 | 6,238 | 16.03% |
| 1920 | 38,917 | 7,620 | 24.35% |
| 1910 | 31,297 | 8,405 | 36.72% |
| 1900 | 22,892 | 6,854 | 42.74% |
| 1890 | 16,038 | 6,681 | 71.4% |
| 1880 | 9,357 | 4,021 | 75.36% |
| 1870 | 5,336 | 2,181 | 69.13% |
| 1860 | 3,155 | -23,406 | -88.12% |