Jamestown is a city located in Stutsman County North Dakota. Jamestown has a 2024 population of 15,651. Jamestown is currently declining at a rate of -0.25% annually and its population has decreased by -1.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,811 in 2020.
The average household income in Jamestown is $82,722 with a poverty rate of 13.83%. The median age in Jamestown is 39.3 years: 38.4 years for males, and 41.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jamestown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,466 | 91.71% |
| Black or African American | 448 | 2.84% |
| Two or more races | 432 | 2.74% |
| Native American | 219 | 1.39% |
| Asian | 107 | 0.68% |
| Other race | 99 | 0.63% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.02% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,045 | 1.98 | 55.1 | 44.9 |
| Non Family | 3,589 | 1.12 | 38.5 | 61.5 |
| Married | 2,754 | 2.64 | 72.9 | 27.1 |
| Female | 405 | 3.79 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
| Male | 297 | 3.8 | 80.1 | 19.9 |
2.78
Average Family Size
1.98
Average Household Size
55.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 516 | 4.7% |
| Associates Degree | 1,226 | 11.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,722 | 15.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 706 | 6.43% |
| High School Graduate | 4,266 | 38.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 371 | 3.38% |
| Some College | 2,168 | 19.75% |
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 | 10,143 | 9,400 | 2,191 |
| 2+ Races | 253 | 237 | 69 |
| Black | 220 | 193 | 51 |
| Hispanic | 185 | 178 | 64 |
| Native American | 150 | 59 | 0 |
| Asian | 80 | 80 | 66 |
| Other Race | 63 | 60 | 12 |
| Islander | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 82.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,625 | $79,762 | $64,167 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,785 | $64,427 | $58,287 |
| High School Graduate | $33,110 | $28,538 | $34,704 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,094 | $28,490 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,302 | $47,458 | $41,674 |
| Some College | $47,719 | $54,727 | $41,602 |
$43,302
Average Earnings
$47,458
Average Male
$41,674
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.11% of Jamestown residents speak only English, while 3.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,919 | 1,873 | 14.5% |
| Hispanic | 496 | 26 | 5.24% |
| Multiple | 387 | 24 | 6.2% |
| Native | 26 | 20 | 76.92% |
| Asian | 89 | 20 | 22.47% |
| Black | 326 | 10 | 3.07% |
| Other | 59 | 5 | 8.47% |
13.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.77%
Male Poverty Rate
14.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jamestown is Native, with 76.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jamestown is Black, with 3.07% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.22% |
| High School | 23.29% |
| Some College | 8.94% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.84% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 47.06% |
| Male Unemployed | 12.54% |
| Male Employed | 9.04% |
| Female Employed | 6.73% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $97,905 | $117,835 |
| Households | $54,809 | $82,722 |
| Married Families | $105,753 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,551 | $45,155 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.1%
Male Marriage Rate
42.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
875
Number of Veterans
823
Male Veterans
52
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 265 |
| Second Gulf War | 247 |
| First Gulf War | 201 |
| Korea | 107 |
| World War II | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 222 |
| 75+ | 218 |
| 55 to 64 | 192 |
| 35 to 54 | 185 |
| 18 to 34 | 58 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 797 | 6.64% |
| 2+ Races | 57 | 19.59% |
| Native American | 19 | 11.95% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 6.25% |
| Other Race | 2 | 2.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.15%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.6%
Labor Force Participation
58.4%
Employment Rate
4.5%
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
65.6%
Born in Jamestown
96.58%
Native Born
3.42%
Foreign Born
1.86%
Non Citizen
1.56%
Naturalized
96.58% of Jamestown residents were born in the United States, with 65.6% having been born in North Dakota. 1.86% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 15,451 | -40 | -0.26% |
| 2028 | 15,491 | -40 | -0.26% |
| 2027 | 15,531 | -40 | -0.26% |
| 2026 | 15,571 | -40 | -0.26% |
| 2025 | 15,611 | -40 | -0.26% |
| 2024 | 15,651 | -40 | -0.25% |
| 2023 | 15,691 | -64 | -0.41% |
| 2022 | 15,755 | -60 | -0.38% |
| 2021 | 15,815 | 4 | 0.03% |
| 2020 | 15,811 | 735 | 4.88% |
| 2019 | 15,076 | -144 | -0.95% |
| 2018 | 15,220 | -237 | -1.53% |
| 2017 | 15,457 | 23 | 0.15% |
| 2016 | 15,434 | 36 | 0.23% |
| 2015 | 15,398 | -55 | -0.36% |
| 2014 | 15,453 | 31 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 15,422 | 60 | 0.39% |
| 2012 | 15,362 | -39 | -0.25% |
| 2011 | 15,401 | -52 | -0.34% |
| 2010 | 15,453 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 15,527 | -44 | -0.28% |
| 1990 | 15,571 | -709 | -4.36% |
| 1980 | 16,280 | 895 | 5.82% |
| 1970 | 15,385 | 222 | 1.46% |
| 1960 | 15,163 | 4,466 | 41.75% |
| 1950 | 10,697 | 1,907 | 21.7% |
| 1940 | 8,790 | 603 | 7.37% |
| 1930 | 8,187 | 1,560 | 23.54% |
| 1920 | 6,627 | 2,269 | 52.07% |
| 1910 | 4,358 | 1,505 | 52.75% |
| 1900 | 2,853 | -12,598 | -81.54% |