Jamestown town is located in Newport County Rhode Island. Jamestown town has a 2024 population of 5,449. Jamestown town is currently declining at a rate of -0.71% annually and its population has decreased by -1.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,548 in 2020.
The average household income in Jamestown town is $174,908 with a poverty rate of 4.36%. The median age in Jamestown town is 58.3 years: 56.6 years for males, and 59.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jamestown town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,312 | 95.64% |
| Two or more races | 224 | 4.03% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.27% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.05% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,499 | 2.21 | 85.6 | 14.4 |
| Married | 1,549 | 2.77 | 96.1 | 3.9 |
| Non Family | 870 | 1.14 | 71.3 | 28.7 |
| Male | 61 | 2.51 | 19.7 | 80.3 |
| Female | 19 | 4.89 | 100 | 0 |
2.77
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
85.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 68 | 1.48% |
| Associates Degree | 264 | 5.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,629 | 35.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,514 | 32.88% |
| High School Graduate | 387 | 8.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35 | 0.76% |
| Some College | 707 | 15.36% |
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 | 4,465 | 4,377 | 3,068 |
| 2+ Races | 83 | 83 | 46 |
| Hispanic | 41 | 41 | 29 |
| Native American | 15 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 70.73%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $119,465 | $211,250 | $87,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,333 | $115,917 | $58,625 |
| High School Graduate | $47,128 | $71,333 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $105,787 | $105,972 | $0 |
| Overall | $90,245 | $117,367 | $56,857 |
| Some College | $46,183 | $52,941 | $46,096 |
$90,245
Average Earnings
$117,367
Average Male
$56,857
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.46% of Jamestown town residents speak only English, while 3.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.53% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,271 | 230 | 4.36% |
| Multiple | 224 | 12 | 5.36% |
4.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.88%
Male Poverty Rate
4.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jamestown town is Multiple, with 5.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jamestown town is White, with 4.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 6.72% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.85% |
| Some College | 1.75% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 3.85% |
| Female Employed | 1.95% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $169,625 | $227,624 |
| Households | $131,875 | $174,908 |
| Married Families | $175,352 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,469 | $74,653 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.2%
Male Marriage Rate
59.9%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
586
Number of Veterans
586
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 282 |
| First Gulf War | 108 |
| World War II | 25 |
| Second Gulf War | 22 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 240 |
| 65 to 74 | 195 |
| 55 to 64 | 124 |
| 35 to 54 | 27 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 574 | 12.58% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 6.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.6%
Labor Force Participation
51.5%
Employment Rate
6.9%
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
46.53%
Born in Jamestown town
97.86%
Native Born
2.14%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
2.14%
Naturalized
97.86% of Jamestown town residents were born in the United States, with 46.53% having been born in Rhode Island. 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 | 5,254 | -39 | -0.74% |
| 2028 | 5,293 | -39 | -0.73% |
| 2027 | 5,332 | -39 | -0.73% |
| 2026 | 5,371 | -39 | -0.72% |
| 2025 | 5,410 | -39 | -0.72% |
| 2024 | 5,449 | -39 | -0.71% |
| 2023 | 5,488 | -39 | -0.71% |
| 2022 | 5,527 | -51 | -0.91% |
| 2021 | 5,578 | 30 | 0.54% |
| 2020 | 5,548 | 42 | 0.76% |
| 2019 | 5,506 | 3 | 0.05% |
| 2018 | 5,503 | -16 | -0.29% |
| 2017 | 5,519 | 24 | 0.44% |
| 2016 | 5,495 | -8 | -0.15% |
| 2015 | 5,503 | -4 | -0.07% |
| 2014 | 5,507 | 15 | 0.27% |
| 2013 | 5,492 | 36 | 0.66% |
| 2012 | 5,456 | 25 | 0.46% |
| 2011 | 5,431 | 22 | 0.41% |
| 2010 | 5,409 | 0 | 0% |