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Jamestown

County:
Russell County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
3.674
State:
Kentucky

Jamestown is a city located in Russell County, Kentucky. Jamestown has a 2026 population of 1,898. It is also the county seat of Russell County. Jamestown is currently growing at a rate of 0.37% annually and its population has increased by 2.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,856 in 2020.

The median household income in Jamestown is $20,541 with a poverty rate of 44.38%. The median age in Jamestown is 44.3 years: 44.3 years for males, and 44 years for females. For every 100 females there are 85.0 males.

1.9K
Total Population
517
Density (mi²)
7 0.37%
Growth

Jamestown Population

Jamestown Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,89870.37%
20251,89170.37%
20241,884301.62%
20231,85470.38%
20221,847-17-0.91%
20211,86480.43%
20201,856-1-0.05%
20191,80090.5%
20181,79110.06%
20171,790-9-0.5%
20161,79910.06%
20151,798-14-0.77%
20141,81200%
20131,81290.5%
20121,803-8-0.44%
20111,81190.5%
20101,80200%

Median Age

Overall: 44.3 years
Female: 44 years
Male: 44.3 years

Jamestown Adults

There are 1,285 adults, (395 of whom are seniors) in Jamestown.

Sex Ratio

Female: 940 (54.1%)
Male: 799 (45.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Jamestown includes 89.02% White, 4.2% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,54889.02%
Two or more races1106.33%
Black or African American734.2%
Other race70.4%
Native American10.06%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races160.92%
Other race70.4%
White30.17%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,54588.84%
Two or more races945.41%
Black or African American734.2%
Native American10.06%

Jamestown Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Jamestown 's average per capita income is $31,250. Household income levels show a median of $20,541. The poverty rate stands at 44.38%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$57,000-
Families$27,212$53,327
Households$20,541$40,877
Non Families$14,980$29,144

$31,250

Average Income

$20,541

Median Household Income

44.38%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)