Population 20,935 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Old Jamestown
Household size in Old Jamestown
| Period | Old Jamestown | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.81 | 2.52 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.76 | 2.53 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.78 | 2.49 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.87 | 2.46 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | −0.06 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Old Jamestown average 2.87 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Household size has crept up from 2.81 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only eight of the 191 Missouri cities with 5,000+ people have larger households.
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 Old Jamestown
| Period | Old Jamestown | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.1 | 38.5 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.7 | 39.5 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.1 | 40.7 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.3 | 40.8 | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.2 | +2.3 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Old Jamestown is 43.3 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.1, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the north.
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 Old Jamestown
| Period | Old Jamestown | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 11.7% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 11.5% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 11.0% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.2% | 11.1% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Old Jamestown: 16.2% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 3.0 points, even as the national share fell. Old Jamestown has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Missouri cities.
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 Old Jamestown
Renters in Old Jamestown
| Period | Old Jamestown | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 28.3% | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 30.1% | 32.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 31.1% | 33.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.8% | 29.6% | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 12.8% of households in Old Jamestown rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. More than a quarter of owners (27.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 191 Missouri cities with 5,000+ people, only 13 have a lower share of renters.
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 Old Jamestown
| Period | Old Jamestown | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 9.6% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 10.1% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 10.1% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 8.8% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −0.8 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.6% of homes in Old Jamestown are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.8 points, mirroring the country. Of the 191 Missouri cities with 5,000+ people, only 11 have a lower vacancy rate.
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 Old Jamestown
| Period | Old Jamestown | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1972 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1972 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1973 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1975 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Old Jamestown are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1986, versus 1980 across the U.S.
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 Old Jamestown
| Period | Old Jamestown | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $898 | $825 | $740 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,380 | $920 | $816 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,338 | $1,010 | $899 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,821 | $1,239 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$923 | +$414 | +$383 | +$606 |
Rent in Old Jamestown runs $1,821 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $923 a month from 2006–10, a 103% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 32.4% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable 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 Old Jamestown
Bachelor's degrees in Old Jamestown
| Period | Old Jamestown | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.8% | 30.3% | 26.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 36.4% | 32.1% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.9% | 34.9% | 29.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.8% | 38.5% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +8.3 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Old Jamestown than nationally: 38.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.0 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the south.
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 Old Jamestown
| Period | Old Jamestown | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.1% | 88.8% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.0% | 90.5% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.7% | 92.1% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.3% | 93.6% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Old Jamestown: 94.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The St. Louis area as a whole looks much the same.
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 Old Jamestown
| Period | Old Jamestown | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 7.7% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 8.8% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 4.9% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 4.3% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.9%, unemployment in Old Jamestown is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the wider St. Louis area (4.3%). Unemployment has fallen 2.8 points since 2006–10, as it has 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).
Old 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Jamestown | 2.87 | 43.3 | 16.2% | 12.8% | 3.6% | 1986 | $1,821 | 38.8% | 94.3% | 5.9% |
| Florissant | 2.52 | 39.7 | 16.7% | 32.6% | 8.6% | 1967 | $1,353 | 26.6% | 93.1% | 4.8% |
| Black Jack | 2.55 | 42.3 | 23.4% | 15.8% | 12.8% | 1973 | $1,284 | 34.1% | 93.5% | 5.5% |
| West Alton | 3.03 | 36.5 | 4.5% | 14.3% | 29.4% | 1960 | $1,375 | 22.5% | 92.8% | 5.0% |
| Calverton Park | 2.49 | 39.5 | 15.9% | 29.2% | 14.8% | 1955 | $1,267 | 27.1% | 90.2% | 9.6% |
| Hazelwood | 2.34 | 39.0 | 14.7% | 41.1% | 10.1% | 1972 | $1,194 | 27.3% | 93.4% | 10.6% |
| Dellwood | 2.53 | 45.6 | 21.3% | 31.6% | 14.0% | 1958 | $1,119 | 19.6% | 90.0% | 5.2% |
| Spanish Lake | 2.54 | 35.2 | 24.7% | 50.3% | 18.0% | 1966 | $1,249 | 15.9% | 89.9% | 7.2% |
| Ferguson | 2.41 | 37.4 | 23.8% | 50.6% | 13.8% | 1956 | $1,139 | 22.0% | 91.0% | 6.7% |
| Berkeley | 2.89 | 29.7 | 35.8% | 48.7% | 12.4% | 1959 | $1,089 | 15.7% | 86.6% | 8.3% |
| Moline Acres | 2.41 | 41.1 | 24.5% | 35.9% | 16.5% | 1960 | $1,256 | 14.3% | 93.1% | 12.6% |
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 Old 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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