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Jamestown, New York
Jamestown, city, in Chautauqua County, New York. Jamestown had 27,663 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 28,712 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 28,188 (±40). GEOID 3638264.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
27,663
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 28,712 · ACS 2020-2024: 28,188 ±40
Median household income
$43,523
±$4,092 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$87,700
±$4,089 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$759
±$39 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
Where is Jamestown and what county is it in?
Jamestown is a city in Chautauqua County, New York. It covers 8.9 square miles of land, 3,226 residents per square mile in 2020.
Jamestown is in the Jamestown-Dunkirk, NY micropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Jamestown, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 27,663 people lived in Jamestown on July 1, 2025, down 3.6% since 2020, a steeper fall than New York's (−1.0%). The 2020 Census counted 28,712 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 28,188 (±40).
| Measure | Jamestown | Chautauqua County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 28,188 ±40 | 125,544 | −1,316 |
| Households | 12,602 ±442 | 53,393 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.19 ±0.08 | 2.26 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 14,815 ±357 | 66,476 | no clear change |
Jamestown's population since 2000
From 31,730 in 2000 to 27,663 in 2025: down 12.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Jamestown as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Jamestown?
The median resident of Jamestown is 39.8 years old; 22.6% are under 18 and 17.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 79.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 10.6%. 3.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Jamestown | Chautauqua County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.8 ±1.8 | 42.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.6% ±1.4 pts | 20.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.8% ±1.5 pts | 21.4% | – |
| Male | 49.1% ±1.6 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.6% ±2.1 pts | 9.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 79.4% ±2.3 pts | 83.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.9% ±0.8 pts | 2.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.9% ±1.4 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.3% ±1.2 pts | 2.6% | +1.4 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.7% ±2.1 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.0% ±1.2 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 22.9% ±2.2 pts | 17.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.0% ±1.1 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.2% ±1.8 pts | 89.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.3% ±2.6 pts | 25.1% | +4.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.7% ±1.7 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.6% ±2.8 pts | 89.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.9% ±1.4 pts | 1.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Jamestown earn?
Half of Jamestown's 12,602 households earn less than $43,523 a year (±$4,092), against $58,351 in Chautauqua County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 it was $41,130 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 25.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Jamestown | Chautauqua County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $43,523 ±$4,092 | $58,351 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $58,615 ±$3,962 | $76,000 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,557 ±$1,607 | $32,691 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 25.3% ±3.3 pts | 17.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 32.9% ±7.4 pts | 24.2% | −11.7 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 32.9% ±2.6 pts | 19.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.7% ±1.7 pts | 92.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.3% ±2.0 pts | 88.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Jamestown?
Owners occupy 49.3% of Jamestown's occupied homes and renters 50.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $87,700 by its owner (±$4,089). The median renter pays $759 a month including utilities, and 39.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Jamestown | Chautauqua County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $87,700 ±$4,089 | $127,900 | +$9,920 |
| Median gross rent | $759 ±$39 | $812 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.6% ±5.0 pts | 39.4% | −12.0 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $974 ±$33 | $1,193 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 49.3% ±2.7 pts | 68.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 50.7% ±2.7 pts | 31.1% | – |
| Housing units | 14,815 ±357 | 66,476 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7% ±0.9 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.4% ±3.1 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 52.4% ±2.6 pts | 68.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 57.6% ±3.2 pts | 39.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 20.3% ±2.8 pts | 11.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Jamestown building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units in Jamestown in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 1.9 across New York.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Jamestown work and get to work?
69.9% of Jamestown's workers drive alone and 9.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 15.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.0%.
| Measure | Jamestown | Chautauqua County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.9% ±2.3 pts | 55.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.0% ±2.0 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 69.9% ±3.5 pts | 75.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.9% ±2.7 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.3% ±1.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 4.4% ±1.5 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.1% ±2.4 pts | 7.9% | +6.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 15.2 min ±1.4 | 19.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Jamestown?
8 census tracts lie mostly in Jamestown (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $25,587 (Tract 305) to $54,830 (Tract 304).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 308Chautauqua County | 4,407 | $51,650 |
| Tract 307Chautauqua County | 4,281 | $42,167 |
| Tract 304Chautauqua County | 4,269 | $54,830 |
| Tract 302Chautauqua County | 3,719 | $47,696 |
| Tract 301Chautauqua County | 3,632 | $35,327 |
| Tract 305Chautauqua County | 3,052 | $25,587 |
| Tract 306Chautauqua County | 2,650 | $36,250 |
| Tract 303Chautauqua County | 2,178 | $31,950 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Jamestown) · Census block assignment files
How does Jamestown compare with other places in New York?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Jamestown is the 1,453rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 31st-most populous of 594 in New York.
Jamestown ranks 1,604th of 1,623 places in New York with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 31st | 594 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,119th | 1,225 |
| Residents per square mile | 258th | 1,657 |
| Median household income | 1,604th | 1,623 |
| Per capita income | 1,584th | 1,653 |
| Median home value | 1,619th | 1,637 |
| Median gross rent | 1,390th | 1,515 |
| Poverty rate | 64th | 1,331 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,301st | 1,640 |
| Median age | 1,215th | 1,654 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,549th | 1,639 |
| Work from home | 1,005th | 1,350 |
| Travel time to work | 1,604th | 1,652 |
Jamestown's figures with every place in New York (CSV)
Every place in New York, sortable · Compare Jamestown with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Jamestown?
6 of the 57 figures for Jamestown on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Jamestown are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Jamestown.