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, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

280

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

96.4%270

Two or More

1.4%4

Hispanic/Latino

1.1%3

Other

1.1%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.9%4

High School Diploma

37.4%79

Some College (<1 yr)

14.2%30

Some College (1+ yr)

15.2%32

Associate's Degree

8.1%17

Bachelor's Degree

10%21

Master's Degree

0.9%2

HS or Higher

87.7%

BA or Higher

10.9%

Graduate+

0.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$149,000

Median Renti

$713

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

78.5%113

Renter-Occupied

21.5%31

Total Units

163

Homeownership

78.5%

Vacancy Rate

11.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

22.1%25

$50K–$100K

10.6%12

$100K–$150K

17.7%20

$150K–$200K

20.4%23

$200K–$300K

19.5%22

$300K–$500K

9.7%11

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

6.7%11

2000–2009

5.5%9

1990–1999

20.2%33

1980–1989

4.3%7

1970–1979

14.7%24

1960–1969

9.8%16

1950–1959

11%18

1940–1949

1.8%3

1939 or earlier

25.8%42

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

44.4%64

Electricity

44.4%64

Bottled/LP Gas

10.4%15

Wood

0.7%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$55,833

Mean Household Incomei

$70,076

Per Capita Incomei

$37,231

Poverty Ratei

12.1%

Unemploymenti

3.5%

Labor Forcei

141

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.5%5

$10K–$15K

6.2%9

$15K–$20K

4.2%6

$20K–$25K

10.4%15

$25K–$30K

4.9%7

$30K–$35K

6.9%10

$35K–$40K

2.1%3

$40K–$45K

1.4%2

$45K–$50K

1.4%2

$50K–$60K

10.4%15

$60K–$75K

18.8%27

$75K–$100K

4.2%6

$100K–$125K

6.2%9

$125K–$150K

11.1%16

$150K–$200K

5.6%8

$200K+

2.8%4

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

41.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

136

Avg. Commutei

31.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

136

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

10(4.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.6%Insured

5.4%Uninsured