Jamestown West is a CDP located in Chautauqua County New York. Jamestown West has a 2024 population of 2,617. Jamestown West is currently growing at a rate of 0.58% annually and its population has increased by 8.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,421 in 2020.
The average household income in Jamestown West is $77,159 with a poverty rate of 6.06%. The median age in Jamestown West is 51.6 years: 49.7 years for males, and 55.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jamestown West was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,534 | 97.95% |
| Two or more races | 28 | 1.08% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 0.58% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.39% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,150 | 2.09 | 71.3 | 28.7 |
| Married | 492 | 2.81 | 91.1 | 8.9 |
| Non Family | 466 | 1.13 | 52.1 | 47.9 |
| Female | 138 | 2.5 | 65.2 | 34.8 |
| Male | 54 | 2.87 | 72.2 | 27.8 |
2.73
Average Family Size
2.09
Average Household Size
71.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 29 | 1.46% |
| Associates Degree | 411 | 20.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 406 | 20.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 370 | 18.6% |
| High School Graduate | 406 | 20.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 70 | 3.52% |
| Some College | 297 | 14.93% |
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 | 1,909 | 1,820 | 756 |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 18 | 10 |
| Hispanic | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| Black | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| Islander | 10 | 10 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,250 | $71,375 | $41,654 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,789 | $76,215 | $59,018 |
| High School Graduate | $35,917 | $51,125 | $35,542 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,804 | $52,760 | $42,847 |
| Some College | $32,213 | $0 | $31,855 |
$45,804
Average Earnings
$52,760
Average Male
$42,847
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.54% of Jamestown West residents speak only English, while 6.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,386 | 140 | 5.87% |
| Multiple | 18 | 8 | 44.44% |
6.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.82%
Male Poverty Rate
5.41%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jamestown West is Multiple, with 44.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jamestown West is White, with 5.87% 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 3.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.21% |
| High School | 12.11% |
| Some College | 5.02% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 1.45% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,158 | $100,178 |
| Households | $61,389 | $77,159 |
| Married Families | $96,974 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,088 | $42,309 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.6%
Male Marriage Rate
41.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
98
Number of Veterans
69
Male Veterans
29
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 49 |
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 32 |
| 75+ | 28 |
| 35 to 54 | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98 | 4.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.96%
Veteran Poverty Rate
11.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.4%
Labor Force Participation
55.6%
Employment Rate
0.6%
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
80.79%
Born in Jamestown West
98.57%
Native Born
1.43%
Foreign Born
0.77%
Non Citizen
0.66%
Naturalized
98.57% of Jamestown West residents were born in the United States, with 80.79% having been born in New York. 0.77% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,617 | 15 | 0.58% |
| 2023 | 2,602 | 15 | 0.58% |
| 2022 | 2,587 | 44 | 1.73% |
| 2021 | 2,543 | 122 | 5.04% |
| 2020 | 2,421 | -121 | -4.76% |
| 2019 | 2,542 | 30 | 1.19% |
| 2018 | 2,512 | 178 | 7.63% |
| 2017 | 2,334 | 62 | 2.73% |
| 2016 | 2,272 | 5 | 0.22% |
| 2015 | 2,267 | 121 | 5.64% |
| 2014 | 2,146 | 67 | 3.22% |
| 2013 | 2,079 | -216 | -9.41% |
| 2012 | 2,295 | 117 | 5.37% |
| 2011 | 2,178 | -230 | -9.55% |
| 2010 | 2,408 | 0 | 0% |