Jamestown, New York Population 2022
Jamestown is a city located in Chautauqua County New York. Jamestown has a 2020 population of 28,488. Jamestown is currently declining at a rate of -0.66% annually and its population has decreased by -8.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 31,080 in 2010.
The average household income in Jamestown is $45,820 with a poverty rate of 29.49%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $616 per month, and the median house value is $63,200. The median age in Jamestown is 37.7 years, 36.7 years for males, and 38.3 years for females.
Jamestown Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jamestownwas:
- White: 87.05%
- Black or African American: 4.38%
- Other race: 4.24%
- Two or more races: 3.62%
- Asian: 0.49%
- Native American: 0.16%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.07%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 125,765 | -569 | -0.45% |
| 2020 | 126,334 | -569 | -0.45% |
| 2019 | 126,903 | -569 | -0.45% |
| 2018 | 127,472 | -900 | -0.71% |
| 2017 | 128,372 | -834 | -0.65% |
| 2016 | 129,206 | -1,323 | -1.02% |
| 2015 | 130,529 | -1,222 | -0.94% |
| 2014 | 131,751 | -1,101 | -0.84% |
| 2013 | 132,852 | -452 | -0.34% |
| 2012 | 133,304 | -905 | -0.68% |
| 2011 | 134,209 | -516 | -0.38% |
| 2010 | 134,725 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,682 | 87.05% |
| Black or African American | 1,291 | 4.38% |
| Some Other Race | 1,252 | 4.24% |
| Two or More Races | 1,067 | 3.62% |
| Asian | 144 | 0.49% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.07% |
Jamestown Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,659 | 2.27 | 49.7 |
| Non Family | 5,830 | 1.19 | 38.6 |
| Married | 3,930 | 3.05 | 76.9 |
| Female | 2,073 | 3.51 | 33.7 |
| Male | 826 | 3.16 | 38.4 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.27
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 570 | 2.85% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,284 | 11.43% |
| High School Graduate | 7,077 | 35.40% |
| Some College | 3,723 | 18.63% |
| Associates Degree | 2,964 | 14.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,101 | 10.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,270 | 6.35% |
Jamestown Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17,469 | 15,393 | 3,045 |
| Hispanic | 1,315 | 826 | 129 |
| Black | 781 | 554 | 124 |
| Other Race | 733 | 394 | 68 |
| 2+ Races | 290 | 267 | 54 |
| Asian | 124 | 71 | 12 |
| Native American | 44 | 44 | |
| Islander | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 18.62%.
$27,406
Average Earnings
$32,182
Average Male
$23,140
Average Female
Jamestown Language by Age
Jamestown Language
91.43% of Jamestown residents speak only English, while 8.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.37% of the population.
Jamestown Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 23,795 | 6,421 | 26.98% |
| Hispanic | 2,868 | 1,249 | 43.55% |
| Black | 1,224 | 478 | 39.05% |
| Multiple | 1,030 | 396 | 38.45% |
| Other | 295 | NaN% | |
| Asian | 141 | 29 | 20.57% |
| Native | 44 | 28 | 63.64% |
| Islander | 9 | 9 | 100.00% |
29.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.17%
Male Poverty Rate
32.61%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Jamestown
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jamestown is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jamestown is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.94%.
Jamestown Marital Status
Marriage Rates
36.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.4%
Male Marriage Rate
34.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Jamestown Married by Age and Sex
Jamestown Marriage
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.
Jamestown Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,629 | 8.15% |
| Black | 50 | 5.45% |
| Native American | 12 | 25.00% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 2.00% |
Jamestown Veterans by Education
13.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
56.8%
Labor Force Participation
52.5%
Employment Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
76.72%
Born in Jamestown
98.05%
Native Born
1.95%
Foreign Born
0.74%
Non Citizen
1.20%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.05% of Jamestown residents were born in the United States, with 76.72% having been born in New York. 0.74% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 28,488 | -190 | -0.66% |
| 2021 | 28,678 | -190 | -0.66% |
| 2020 | 28,868 | -190 | -0.65% |
| 2019 | 29,058 | -190 | -0.65% |
| 2018 | 29,248 | -244 | -0.83% |
| 2017 | 29,492 | -235 | -0.79% |
| 2016 | 29,727 | -332 | -1.10% |
| 2015 | 30,059 | -341 | -1.12% |
| 2014 | 30,400 | -266 | -0.87% |
| 2013 | 30,666 | -59 | -0.19% |
| 2012 | 30,725 | -154 | -0.50% |
| 2011 | 30,879 | -201 | -0.65% |
| 2010 | 31,080 | -650 | -0.21% |
| 2000 | 31,730 | -2,951 | -0.89% |
| 1990 | 34,681 | -1,094 | -0.31% |
| 1980 | 35,775 | -4,020 | -1.06% |
| 1970 | 39,795 | -2,023 | -0.49% |
| 1960 | 41,818 | -1,536 | -0.36% |
| 1950 | 43,354 | 716 | 0.17% |
| 1940 | 42,638 | -2,517 | -0.57% |
| 1930 | 45,155 | 6,238 | 1.50% |
| 1920 | 38,917 | 7,620 | 2.20% |
| 1910 | 31,297 | 8,405 | 3.18% |
| 1900 | 22,892 | 6,854 | 3.62% |
| 1890 | 16,038 | 6,681 | 5.54% |
| 1880 | 9,357 | 4,021 | 5.78% |
| 1870 | 5,336 | 2,181 | 5.40% |
| 1860 | 3,155 | 0.00% |