Jamestown, RI Demographics
What is the population of Jamestown?
There are 5,554 residents in Jamestown, with a median age of 58.3. Of this, 51.04% are males and 48.96% are females. US-born citizens make up 96.36% of the resident pool in Jamestown, while non-US-born citizens account for 3.64%.
A total of 5,153 people in Jamestown currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 5,554 | 0.4% |
| Male Population | 2,835 | -0.5% |
| Female Population | 2,719 | 1.3% |
Male Population 51.04%
Female Population 48.96%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 58.3 | 2.8% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 5,352 | 2.5% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 202 | -19.8% |
Citizen U.S. Born 96.36%
Citizen not U.S. Born 3.64%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 34 | 0.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 65 | 27.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 160 | 29.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 142 | 0.7% |
| Same House as Last Year | 5,153 | 0.2% |
Moved from Abroad 0.61%
Moved from Same County 1.17%
Moved from Same State 2.88%
Moved from Different State 2.56%
Same House as Last Year 92.78%
What are the employment statistics in Jamestown?
White-collar workers make up 91.5% of the working population in Jamestown, while blue-collar employees account for 8.5%. There are also 452 entrepreneurs in Jamestown (17.7% of the workforce); 1,361 workers employed in private companies (53.29%); and 485 people working in governmental institutions (18.99%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 2,337 | 6.5% |
| Blue Collar | 217 | -20.2% |
White Collar 91.5%
Blue Collar 8.5%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 452 | -11.4% |
| Private Companies | 1,361 | 9.7% |
| Governmental Workers | 485 | -7.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 256 | 32.6% |
Self Employees 17.7%
Private Companies 53.29%
Governmental Workers 18.99%
Not for Profit Companies 10.02%
How many households are there in Jamestown?
There are a total of 2,499 households in Jamestown, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 65.19% of these Jamestown households, while non-family units account for the remaining 34.81%. Additionally, 25.13% of households have children and 74.87% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 2,499 | 5.8% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 1,629 | -3.4% |
| Non-Family Households | 870 | 29.1% |
Family Households 65.19%
Non-Family Households 34.81%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 628 | -5.8% |
| Households without Children | 1,871 | 10.4% |
Households with Children 25.13%
Households without Children 74.87%
What are the median and average incomes in Jamestown?
The average annual household income in Jamestown is $174,908, while the median household income sits at $131,875 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $154,881, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $179,342.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $174,908 | 4.3% |
| Median Household Income | $131,875 | 9.8% |
| People below Poverty Level | -15 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 5,312 | 2.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Jamestown?
There are 3,219 housing units in Jamestown, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1976. Of the 2,499 occupied housing units in Jamestown, 85.59% are owner-occupied, while 14.41% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 66.06% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $715,200. In general, housing costs reach $2,264 per month in Jamestown.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 3,219 | 4.9% |
| Median Year Built | 1976 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 690 | 26.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 166 | 1.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 170 | -14.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 262 | -11.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 561 | 20.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 565 | 9.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 204 | -12.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 389 | -3.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 177 | -22.4% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 35 | 105.9% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,499 | 5.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 2,139 | 6.8% |
| Renter Occupied | $360 | 0.3% |
Owner Occupied 85.59%
Renter Occupied 14.41%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 1,413 | 7.7% |
| Without Mortgage | 726 | 5.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $715,200 | 4.3% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $823,700 | 10.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,264 | 3.0% |
With Mortgage 66.06%
Without Mortgage 33.94%
What is the level of education in Jamestown?
Approximately 10.56% of the population in Jamestown holds a high school degree (that's 504 residents), while 16.32% have attained a college certificate (971 locals) and 34.58% have a bachelor's degree (1,650 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 35 | 20.7% |
| Some High School | 504 | -32.8% |
| Some College | 971 | -7.7% |
| Associate Degree | 290 | -2.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,650 | 3.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,514 | 29.6% |
No High School 0.73%
Some High School 10.56%
Some College 16.32%
Associate Degree 6.08%
Bachelor's Degree 34.58%
Graduate Degree 31.73%
What is the marital status of Jamestown residents?
A total of 897 people in Jamestown have never been married (which represents 17.71% of the total population), while 3,198 of them are wedded (63.13%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 29 (0.57%) and 721 (14.23%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 897 | 10.6% |
| Married | 3,198 | 0.5% |
| Separated | 29 | 7.4% |
| Widowed | 250 | 12.6% |
| Divorced | 721 | 721.0% |
Never Married 17.71%
Married 63.13%
Separated 0.57%
Widowed 4.93%
Divorced 14.23%
What are the most common means of transportation in Jamestown?
The top three means of transportation people in Jamestown use to get to work are: car, bicycle and taxi cab. A total of 2,117 residents commute by car, 16 prefer going to work by bicycle and 3 by taxi cab
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 2,117 | 3.3% |
| Bicycle | 16 | 14.3% |
| TaxiCab | 3 | 50.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Jamestown by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.