Jamaica town is located in Windham County Vermont. Jamaica town has a 2024 population of 1,005. Jamaica town is currently growing at a rate of 0.4% annually and its population has increased by 0.7% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 998 in 2020.
The average household income in Jamaica town is $102,554 with a poverty rate of 9.92%. The median age in Jamaica town is 48.5 years: 52.4 years for males, and 47.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jamaica town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 877 | 98.87% |
| Two or more races | 9 | 1.01% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.11% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | 428 | 2.07 | 92.3 | 7.7 |
| Non Family | 189 | 1.15 | 91 | 9 |
| Married | 171 | 2.51 | 90.6 | 9.4 |
| Male | 43 | 3.77 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 25 | 3.12 | 100 | 0 |
2.66
Average Family Size
2.07
Average Household Size
92.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 8 | 1.2% |
| Associates Degree | 52 | 7.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 129 | 19.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 122 | 18.26% |
| High School Graduate | 215 | 32.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 1.35% |
| Some College | 133 | 19.91% |
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 | 662 | 650 | 251 |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 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 white people with a rate of 37.92%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $72,188 | $97,955 | $70,729 |
| Graduate Degree | $47,083 | $250,001 | $46,875 |
| High School Graduate | $47,727 | $34,886 | $60,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,417 | $58,714 | $45,787 |
| Some College | $51,364 | $59,861 | $23,990 |
$50,417
Average Earnings
$58,714
Average Male
$45,787
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Jamaica town residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 877 | 88 | 10.03% |
9.92%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.28%
Male Poverty Rate
10.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jamaica town is White, with 10.03% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jamaica town is White, with 10.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 23.24% |
| High School | 11.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 4.79% |
| Female Employed | 3.73% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $93,906 | $112,544 |
| Households | $71,364 | $102,554 |
| Married Families | $96,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $58,125 | $84,152 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.6%
Male Marriage Rate
40.2%
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
21
Number of Veterans
16
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| Korea | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21 | 2.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.6%
Labor Force Participation
58.6%
Employment Rate
4.9%
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
51.18%
Born in Jamaica town
98.42%
Native Born
1.58%
Foreign Born
0.45%
Non Citizen
1.13%
Naturalized
98.42% of Jamaica town residents were born in the United States, with 51.18% having been born in Vermont. 0.45% 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 | 1,025 | 4 | 0.39% |
| 2028 | 1,021 | 4 | 0.39% |
| 2027 | 1,017 | 4 | 0.39% |
| 2026 | 1,013 | 4 | 0.4% |
| 2025 | 1,009 | 4 | 0.4% |
| 2024 | 1,005 | 4 | 0.4% |
| 2023 | 1,001 | 4 | 0.4% |
| 2022 | 997 | -8 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 1,005 | 7 | 0.7% |
| 2020 | 998 | -30 | -2.92% |
| 2019 | 1,028 | -2 | -0.19% |
| 2018 | 1,030 | -2 | -0.19% |
| 2017 | 1,032 | 3 | 0.29% |
| 2016 | 1,029 | -4 | -0.39% |
| 2015 | 1,033 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1,033 | 2 | 0.19% |
| 2013 | 1,031 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 1,031 | -5 | -0.48% |
| 2011 | 1,036 | -1 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 1,037 | 0 | 0% |