City · Tennessee
Jamestown, Tennessee
Jamestown, city, in Fentress County, Tennessee. Jamestown had 2,135 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,935 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,230 (±495). GEOID 4737780.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,135
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,935 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,230 ±495
Median household income
$30,685
±$10,300 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$135,000
±$34,022 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$377
±$170 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
Where is Jamestown and what county is it in?
Jamestown is a city in Fentress County, Tennessee. It covers 3.1 square miles of land, 620 residents per square mile in 2020.
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 2,135 people lived in Jamestown on July 1, 2025, up 5.8% since 2020, in line with Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020 Census counted 1,935 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,230 (±495).
| Measure | Jamestown | Fentress County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,230 ±495 | 19,309 | no clear change |
| Households | 969 ±195 | 7,831 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.11 ±0.32 | 2.44 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,170 ±193 | 9,260 | no clear change |
Jamestown's population since 2000
From 1,839 in 2000 to 2,135 in 2025: up 16.1%. 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 41.2 years old; 15.0% are under 18 and 16.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 94.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.0%.
| Measure | Jamestown | Fentress County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.2 ±6.4 | 46.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 15.0% ±4.1 pts | 20.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.3% ±4.6 pts | 23.3% | – |
| Male | 45.7% ±5.9 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% ±1.2 pts | 2.1% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 94.6% ±3.8 pts | 94.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±1.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.0% ±3.2 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.8% ±0.8 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.5% ±1.1 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.0% ±2.1 pts | 9.3% | – |
| With a disability | 23.9% ±7.0 pts | 23.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.2% ±3.5 pts | 10.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 79.7% ±6.7 pts | 82.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 6.2% ±4.2 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.7% ±1.9 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 81.8% ±10.0 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 2.0% | – |
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 969 households earn less than $30,685 a year (±$10,300), against $51,149 in Fentress County and $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 it was $20,817 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 34.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Jamestown | Fentress County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $30,685 ±$10,300 | $51,149 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $45,395 ±$8,385 | $57,981 | – |
| Per capita income | $20,887 ±$3,330 | $24,226 | +$6,387 |
| People below the poverty line | 34.0% ±11.7 pts | 21.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 33.2% ±20.5 pts | 24.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 38.0% ±10.3 pts | 22.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 88.4% ±5.8 pts | 89.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.1% ±6.4 pts | 87.6% | – |
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 41.5% of Jamestown's occupied homes and renters 58.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $135,000 by its owner (±$34,022). The median renter pays $377 a month including utilities, and 29.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Jamestown | Fentress County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $135,000 ±$34,022 | $168,200 | +$51,805 |
| Median gross rent | $377 ±$170 | $709 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.4% ±12.9 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,230 ±$311 | $1,011 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 41.5% ±10.6 pts | 82.6% | +19.8 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 58.5% ±10.6 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Housing units | 1,170 ±193 | 9,260 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 6.9% ±8.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.9% ±6.8 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 54.9% ±9.3 pts | 72.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.1% ±5.1 pts | 18.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.1% ±3.4 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.1% ±3.7 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.5% ±3.2 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 20.4% ±8.9 pts | 5.2% | – |
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 8 new housing units in Jamestown in 2025 (8 in single-family houses), 3.7 per 1,000 residents against 5.9 across Tennessee.
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?
66.8% of Jamestown's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 18.9 minutes.
| Measure | Jamestown | Fentress County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 50.7% ±8.0 pts | 46.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.0% ±2.2 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 66.8% ±12.3 pts | 79.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 18.6% ±12.1 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.9% ±1.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.9% ±3.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.1% ±6.0 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.9 min ±7.3 | 27.5 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?
1 census tract lies mostly in Jamestown (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9651Fentress County | 4,367 | $31,990 |
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 Tennessee?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Jamestown is the 7,447th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 166th-most populous of 345 in Tennessee.
Jamestown ranks 283rd of 287 places in Tennessee with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 166th | 345 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 76th | 230 |
| Residents per square mile | 150th | 289 |
| Median household income | 283rd | 287 |
| Per capita income | 274th | 289 |
| Median home value | 255th | 285 |
| Median gross rent | 264th | 265 |
| Poverty rate | 10th | 239 |
| Median age | 130th | 289 |
| Owner-occupied share | 279th | 289 |
| Travel time to work | 262nd | 288 |
Jamestown's figures with every place in Tennessee (CSV)
Every place in Tennessee, 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?
22 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.