Jamestown is a town located in Guilford County North Carolina. Jamestown has a 2024 population of 3,738. Jamestown is currently growing at a rate of 0.46% annually and its population has increased by 1.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,669 in 2020.
The average household income in Jamestown is $118,356 with a poverty rate of 5.34%. The median age in Jamestown is 45.5 years: 45.5 years for males, and 45.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jamestown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,241 | 88.14% |
| Black or African American | 350 | 9.52% |
| Two or more races | 45 | 1.22% |
| Other race | 28 | 0.76% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.35% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,572 | 2.33 | 78.4 | 21.6 |
| Married | 880 | 2.96 | 96.9 | 3.1 |
| Non Family | 578 | 1.25 | 57.1 | 42.9 |
| Female | 77 | 3.32 | 15.6 | 84.4 |
| Male | 37 | 2.27 | 100 | 0 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
78.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 24 | 0.84% |
| Associates Degree | 143 | 4.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 871 | 30.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 565 | 19.71% |
| High School Graduate | 619 | 21.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3 | 0.1% |
| Some College | 641 | 22.37% |
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 | 2,418 | 2,402 | 1,315 |
| Black | 307 | 299 | 61 |
| Hispanic | 114 | 111 | 35 |
| Other Race | 28 | 25 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 15 | 14 |
| Asian | 13 | 13 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 93.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,989 | $100,000 | $50,066 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,930 | $0 | $55,909 |
| High School Graduate | $46,339 | $43,712 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $60,521 | $63,493 | $53,516 |
| Some College | $62,723 | $63,262 | $39,141 |
$60,521
Average Earnings
$63,493
Average Male
$53,516
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.73% of Jamestown residents speak only English, while 11.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,023 | 67 | 2.22% |
| Black | 350 | 57 | 16.29% |
| Hispanic | 231 | 51 | 22.08% |
| Multiple | 45 | 20 | 44.44% |
5.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.51%
Male Poverty Rate
5.17%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jamestown is Multiple, with 44.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jamestown is White, with 2.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 3.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 6.79% |
| Some College | 3.45% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 5.89% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 2.56% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $118,214 | $144,835 |
| Households | $85,583 | $118,356 |
| Married Families | $135,054 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,156 | $72,288 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.3%
Male Marriage Rate
60.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
179
Number of Veterans
163
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 96 |
| Korea | 37 |
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 88 |
| 75+ | 81 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 152 | 5.8% |
| Black | 14 | 4.19% |
| Asian | 13 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.9%
Labor Force Participation
63.5%
Employment Rate
0.7%
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
49.14%
Born in Jamestown
93.85%
Native Born
6.15%
Foreign Born
2.96%
Non Citizen
3.18%
Naturalized
93.85% of Jamestown residents were born in the United States, with 49.14% having been born in North Carolina. 2.96% 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 | 3,825 | 18 | 0.47% |
| 2028 | 3,807 | 17 | 0.45% |
| 2027 | 3,790 | 17 | 0.45% |
| 2026 | 3,773 | 18 | 0.48% |
| 2025 | 3,755 | 17 | 0.45% |
| 2024 | 3,738 | 17 | 0.46% |
| 2023 | 3,721 | 24 | 0.65% |
| 2022 | 3,697 | 23 | 0.63% |
| 2021 | 3,674 | 5 | 0.14% |
| 2020 | 3,669 | -829 | -18.43% |
| 2019 | 4,498 | 53 | 1.19% |
| 2018 | 4,445 | 264 | 6.31% |
| 2017 | 4,181 | 382 | 10.06% |
| 2016 | 3,799 | 24 | 0.64% |
| 2015 | 3,775 | 28 | 0.75% |
| 2014 | 3,747 | 64 | 1.74% |
| 2013 | 3,683 | 51 | 1.4% |
| 2012 | 3,632 | 61 | 1.71% |
| 2011 | 3,571 | 106 | 3.06% |
| 2010 | 3,465 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,088 | 488 | 18.77% |
| 1990 | 2,600 | -1,225 | -32.03% |