Jamaica Population

2010–2026

197

2026 projection

1.5% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Jamaica. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202619700.00%
2025197+31.55%
2024194-21.02%
2023196+10.51%
2022195+10.52%
202119400.00%
2020194-2310.60%
201921700.00%
2018217+10.46%
2017216-10.46%

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Jamaica Demographics

37.5median age

Median age

Female33.8 yrs
Male39.3 yrs

Adults

139
31 seniors · 22%108 other adults

Sex

Female 53.4% · 101Male 46.6% · 88

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 2 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Jamaica Income

$52,250median household income

Median household income

$52,250

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$55,313

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

23.5%

About 1 in 4 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Jamaica Marital Status

40% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married40%44%37%
Never married27%25%29%
Divorced26%32%21%
Widowed5%0%11%
Separated1%0%3%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201