Population 9,378 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Downtown Jamestown
Household size in Downtown Jamestown
| Period | Downtown Jamestown | Jamestown | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.26 | 2.30 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.20 | 2.33 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.23 | 2.29 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.41 | 2.33 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.15 | +0.03 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The average household in Downtown Jamestown has 2.41 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has climbed from 2.26 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Downtown Jamestown
| Period | Downtown Jamestown | Jamestown | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.7 | 40.1 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.0 | 40.2 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.8 | 41.9 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.7 | 39.6 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.0 | −0.5 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Downtown Jamestown is young: half of its residents are under 35.7, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has dropped from 36.7 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Downtown Jamestown
| Period | Downtown Jamestown | Jamestown | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.6% | 13.9% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.4% | 15.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.1% | 14.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.5% | 15.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | +1.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Downtown Jamestown: 17.5% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 2.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Downtown Jamestown
Renters in Downtown Jamestown
| Period | Downtown Jamestown | Jamestown | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.6% | 43.3% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 66.4% | 41.5% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 66.6% | 41.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 68.3% | 43.7% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +0.4 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Downtown Jamestown: 68.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 72.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the southwest.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Downtown Jamestown
| Period | Downtown Jamestown | Jamestown | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.7% | 12.2% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 11.8% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.8% | 14.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.2% | 15.0% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +2.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Downtown Jamestown: 21.2% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 6.5 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Downtown Jamestown
| Period | Downtown Jamestown | Jamestown | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1939 | 1946 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1940 | 1947 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1940 | 1946 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1940 | 1949 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +3 | +5 | +6 |
Downtown Jamestown is a place of older homes: half were built before 1940, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Downtown Jamestown
| Period | Downtown Jamestown | Jamestown | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $542 | $565 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $579 | $626 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $588 | $648 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $738 | $793 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$196 | +$228 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Downtown Jamestown costs $738 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $196 a month from 2006–10, a 36% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 32.0% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Downtown Jamestown
Bachelor's degrees in Downtown Jamestown
| Period | Downtown Jamestown | Jamestown | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 19.1% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 19.2% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.8% | 19.4% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.6% | 21.0% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +2.0 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Downtown Jamestown: 14.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 2.2 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Downtown Jamestown
| Period | Downtown Jamestown | Jamestown | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.7% | 86.0% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.9% | 87.0% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.4% | 87.5% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.3% | 88.7% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +2.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in Downtown Jamestown never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 4.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Downtown Jamestown
| Period | Downtown Jamestown | Jamestown | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.6% | 12.6% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 20.3% | 11.8% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 6.9% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.7% | 8.8% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −3.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Downtown Jamestown: 13.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 4.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Downtown Jamestown compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Jamestown | 2.41 | 35.7 | 17.5% | 68.3% | 21.2% | 1940 | $738 | 14.6% | 83.3% | 13.7% |
| Downtown Warren | 2.01 | 42.4 | 7.1% | 57.1% | 15.9% | 1939 | $786 | 27.1% | 95.4% | 3.4% |
| Downtown North East | 2.39 | 45.7 | 12.1% | 50.3% | 18.7% | 1950 | $746 | 23.8% | 90.4% | 9.5% |
| Brookside | 2.82 | 41.3 | 9.7% | 7.2% | 6.9% | 1976 | $1,128 | 36.6% | 87.5% | 7.8% |
| Fairfield | 2.32 | 44.8 | 7.8% | 26.8% | 6.0% | 1973 | $1,099 | 35.1% | 97.1% | 0.4% |
| Belle Valley | 2.48 | 39.1 | 13.6% | 38.1% | 5.1% | 1984 | $1,058 | 27.6% | 93.5% | 4.9% |
| Southeast Erie | 2.26 | 39.6 | 10.4% | 16.3% | 8.6% | 1955 | $962 | 20.1% | 88.8% | 7.2% |
| South East Hills | 1.86 | 28.7 | 6.3% | 30.6% | 13.0% | 1966 | $1,077 | 33.1% | 98.5% | 6.2% |
| Central Eastside | 2.35 | 39.2 | 34.9% | 57.0% | 7.8% | 1949 | $998 | 13.7% | 78.3% | 25.1% |
| Marvintown | 2.81 | 34.1 | 10.8% | 36.9% | 7.2% | 1941 | $1,014 | 29.9% | 87.1% | 5.9% |
| East Erie | 2.44 | 30.4 | 26.0% | 66.7% | 11.9% | 1939 | $895 | 11.7% | 75.4% | 11.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Downtown Jamestown. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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