Population 10,337 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Jamestown
Household size in Jamestown
| Period | Jamestown | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.31 | 2.40 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.41 | 2.46 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.27 | 2.55 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.46 | 2.47 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.15 | +0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in Jamestown has 2.46 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has climbed from 2.31 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the west.
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 Jamestown
| Period | Jamestown | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.6 | 40.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.3 | 41.0 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.0 | 41.6 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.5 | 41.6 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.9 | +1.6 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.5, Jamestown is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.6, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the northwest.
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 Jamestown
| Period | Jamestown | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 9.6% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 9.4% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.7% | 9.4% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Jamestown as they are nationally: 11.7%, against 11.6%. Single parents are more common here than in the Knoxville area as a whole (9.4%). The single-parent share is down 1.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Jamestown
Renters in Jamestown
| Period | Jamestown | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.5% | 28.6% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.8% | 31.2% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.9% | 31.1% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.5% | 29.6% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 23.5% of households in Jamestown rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 54.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the southeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 6.1 points, even as the national share rose.
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 Jamestown
| Period | Jamestown | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.2% | 9.9% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.0% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.7% | 11.7% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.5% | 9.9% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −0.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.5% of the housing in Jamestown, 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 edged up 1.3 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 Jamestown
| Period | Jamestown | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1985 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in Jamestown is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1987, against 1980 nationally. The Knoxville area as a whole looks much the same. The median year built has moved up from 1982 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 Jamestown
| Period | Jamestown | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $456 | $707 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $511 | $787 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $563 | $882 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $724 | $1,212 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$268 | +$505 | +$526 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Jamestown costs $724 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $268 a month from 2006–10, a 59% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 27.1% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the southeast.
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 Jamestown
Bachelor's degrees in Jamestown
| Period | Jamestown | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 26.7% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 27.7% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 30.0% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.7% | 33.5% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Jamestown: 13.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 3.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 202 Tennessee cities with 5,000+ people, only 17 have a lower share of college graduates.
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 Jamestown
| Period | Jamestown | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.4% | 84.6% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 70.6% | 86.9% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.5% | 88.9% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.2% | 90.9% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +13.8 pts | +6.3 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in Jamestown never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 13.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 202 Tennessee cities with 5,000+ people, only six have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 Jamestown
| Period | Jamestown | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 7.0% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 8.2% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 3.6% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.2 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Jamestown has been strong: just 2.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 202 Tennessee cities with 5,000+ people, only 17 have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 8.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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).
Jamestown compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamestown | 2.46 | 45.5 | 11.7% | 23.5% | 16.5% | 1987 | $724 | 13.7% | 82.2% | 2.2% |
| East Jamestown | 2.38 | 48.7 | 7.2% | 17.7% | 21.1% | 1982 | $587 | 8.4% | 77.7% | 0.8% |
| Helena | 2.08 | 45.7 | 6.4% | 49.2% | 15.0% | 1983 | $349 | 12.8% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| Stockton | 2.69 | 47.9 | 7.1% | 5.5% | 9.5% | 1985 | $789 | 13.8% | 80.1% | 7.8% |
| Allardt | 2.55 | 47.8 | 6.3% | 5.5% | 26.1% | 1986 | $789 | 11.7% | 83.0% | 7.5% |
| Shirley | 2.39 | 49.5 | 5.4% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 1987 | $789 | 11.6% | 84.5% | 5.9% |
| Littlecrab | 2.44 | 50.7 | 6.3% | 20.4% | 23.1% | 1979 | $384 | 16.5% | 80.1% | 0.4% |
| Wolf River | 2.44 | 50.7 | 6.3% | 20.4% | 23.1% | 1979 | $384 | 16.5% | 80.1% | 0.4% |
| Sharp Place | 3.25 | 50.9 | 6.9% | 3.9% | 43.5% | 2000 | $386 | 11.6% | 72.0% | 0.5% |
| Manson | 2.44 | 50.7 | 6.3% | 20.4% | 23.1% | 1979 | $384 | 16.5% | 80.1% | 0.4% |
| Riverton | 2.30 | 57.9 | 3.0% | 8.4% | 35.4% | 1994 | $701 | 17.6% | 83.9% | 3.2% |
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 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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