Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Jamestown, IN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,107

Median Agei

41.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.8%1,038

Black

3.6%40

Two or More

1.6%18

Hispanic/Latino

0.8%9

Asian

0.2%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3%22

High School Diploma

33.7%246

Some College (<1 yr)

14.4%105

Some College (1+ yr)

13.4%98

Associate's Degree

10.7%78

Bachelor's Degree

10.4%76

Master's Degree

7.3%53

Professional Degree

2.1%15

HS or Higher

95.1%

BA or Higher

19.8%

Graduate+

9.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$176,300

Median Renti

$907

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70.9%315

Renter-Occupied

29.1%129

Total Units

460

Homeownership

70.9%

Vacancy Rate

3.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.4%17

$50K–$100K

10.2%32

$100K–$150K

23.5%74

$150K–$200K

19.4%61

$200K–$300K

32.1%101

$300K–$500K

8.3%26

$500K–$1M

1.3%4

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

3.9%18

2000–2009

6.3%29

1990–1999

6.1%28

1980–1989

4.6%21

1970–1979

19.8%91

1960–1969

8%37

1950–1959

10%46

1940–1949

3.3%15

1939 or earlier

38%175

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

45.5%202

Electricity

42.3%188

Bottled/LP Gas

6.5%29

Fuel Oil

5.2%23

No Fuel

0.5%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$71,048

Mean Household Incomei

$94,617

Per Capita Incomei

$37,936

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

4.1%

Labor Forcei

566

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.1%5

$10K–$15K

7%31

$15K–$20K

0.7%3

$20K–$25K

4.3%19

$25K–$30K

2.7%12

$30K–$35K

4.7%21

$35K–$40K

7.2%32

$40K–$45K

1.1%5

$45K–$50K

3.8%17

$50K–$60K

8.1%36

$60K–$75K

13.5%60

$75K–$100K

14.2%63

$100K–$125K

6.5%29

$125K–$150K

7%31

$150K–$200K

5%22

$200K+

13.1%58

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$340/mo

Programs in this community

Project Based Section 816 homes83% occupied$340/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $71,048/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

88%

Very low income$21K–$36K/yr

12%

Who Receives This Housing

76% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

14% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

35% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

60.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

541

Avg. Commutei

26.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

543

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

64(7.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.7%Insured

5.3%Uninsured