Jamestown, NY

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2021 Population

28,818

1.61% 1-year decline

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

36.8

1.08% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

28.1%

1.49% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$36,162

4.01% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$66,100

0.452% 1-year decline

2021 Employed Population

11,959

3.99% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Jamestown, NY had a population of 28.8k people with a median age of 36.8 and a median household income of $36,162. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Jamestown, NY declined from 29,290 to 28,818, a −1.61% decrease and its median household income grew from $34,767 to $36,162, a 4.01% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jamestown, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.3%), White (Hispanic) (5.31%), Other (Hispanic) (4.78%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.1%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.49%).

None of the households in Jamestown, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.5% of the residents in Jamestown, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Jamestown, NY are Jamestown Community College (619 degrees awarded in 2021) and Jamestown Business College (111 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Jamestown, NY was $66,100, and the homeownership rate was 48.6%.

Most people in Jamestown, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15 minutes. The average car ownership in Jamestown, NY was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Jamestown, NY is home to a population of 28.8k people, from which 99.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.28% of Jamestown, NY residents were born outside of the country (657 people).

In 2021, there were 15.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (23.7k people) in Jamestown, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.53k White (Hispanic) and 1.38k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.5%

2021 Citizenship

99.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.5% of Jamestown, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Jamestown, NY was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Jamestown, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jamestown, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
23.7k ± 570
White (Hispanic)
1.53k ± 373
Other (Hispanic)
1.38k ± 485

10.6%

Hispanic Population

3.05k people

10.6% of the people in Jamestown, NY are hispanic (3.05k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Jamestown, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for New York.

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
512,419 ± 17,349 people
China
414,157 ± 15,637 people
Jamaica
233,946 ± 11,806 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 512,419 New York residents, followed by China with 414,157 and Jamaica with 233,946.

Foreign-Born Population

2.28%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

657 people

2.15%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

629 people

As of 2021, 2.28% of Jamestown, NY residents (657 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jamestown, NY was 2.15%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Jamestown, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
440 ± 137
Gulf War (2001-)
347 ± 169
Gulf War (1990s)
273 ± 153

Jamestown, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.27 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Jamestown, NY employs 12k people. The largest industries in Jamestown, NY are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,615 people), Manufacturing (2,186 people), and Retail Trade (1,536 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($75,446), Construction ($44,250), and Wholesale Trade ($43,288).

Males in New York have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $70,847. The income inequality in New York (measured using the Gini index) is 0.493, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

12k

2021 Value

± 813

−3.99%

1 Year decline

± 9.69%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jamestown, NY declined at a rate of −3.99%, from 12.5k employees to 12k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jamestown, NY, are Production Occupations (1,641 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,250 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,171 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jamestown, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

12k

2021 Value

± 813

−3.99%

1 Year decline

± 9.69%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jamestown, NY declined at a rate of −3.99%, from 12.5k employees to 12k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jamestown, NY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,615 people), Manufacturing (2,186 people), and Retail Trade (1,536 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jamestown, NY, though some of these residents may live in Jamestown, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$34,153

Median earning men ± $4,293

$25,333

Median earning women ± $2,100

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($47,917), Construction ($47,614), and Wholesale Trade ($43,261).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($43,056), Public Administration ($41,360), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($35,510).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New York.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New York product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $158B, followed by Mixed freight ($72.3B) and Electronics ($71.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New York products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for New York.

$810B

2020 Value in New York

$1.62T

Projected 2050 Value in New York

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound New York trade was $810B. This is expected to increase 100% to $1.62T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New York trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$65.9B
Pennsylvania
$49.6B
California
$30.8B

In 2020, the top outbound New York domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $65.9B, followed by Pennsylvania with $49.6B and California and $30.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New York shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Jamestown, NY. Showing the available data for New York.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (60.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (37.5%)
Republican Party
Other (0.813%)
Alliance, American Solidarity, Becoming One Nation, Constitution, Independent, Other, Party For Socialism And Liberation, Prohibition, and The Birthday Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New York for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New York

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Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New York over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New York have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Jamestown, NY awarded 730 degrees. The student population of Jamestown, NY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,651 male students and 2,434 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jamestown, NY are White (598 and 83.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (48 and 6.69%), Black or African American (21 and 2.92%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (18 and 2.51%).

The largest universities in Jamestown, NY by number of degrees awarded are Jamestown Community College (619 and 84.8%) and Jamestown Business College (111 and 15.2%).

The most popular majors in Jamestown, NY are General Business Administration & Management (168 and 23%), Registered Nursing (92 and 12.6%), and General Studies (80 and 11%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Jamestown, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 86.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 83.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 4,085 (40.4% men and 59.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 4,085 students enrolled in Jamestown, NY, 40.4% men and 59.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,169 records, of which 60.7% were women and 39.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
78 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
139 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
92 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Jamestown, NY was General Studies with 78 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Jamestown, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Jamestown Community College
619 degrees awarded
Jamestown Business College
111 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Jamestown Community College with 619 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 257 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jamestown, NY, which is 0.543 times less than the 473 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 598 degrees mean that there were 12.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 48 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($12,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,140) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

Measure

In 2021, 1.52% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.63% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (4.08M), Bachelors Degree (3.3M), and Some college (2.84M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Jamestown, NY was $66,100 in 2021, which is 0.27 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $66,400 to $66,100, a 0.452% decrease. The homeownership rate in Jamestown, NY is 48.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Jamestown, NY have an average commute time of 15 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jamestown, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Jamestown, NY is $36,162. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Jamestown, NY was Census Tract 307 with a value of $55,000, followed by Census Tract 304 and Census Tract 308, with respective values of $50,078 and $47,891.

Housing

Property

$66,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,563

$5,987

Median Property Taxes

±$476

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Jamestown, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Jamestown, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

48.6%

Homeownership

2021

58.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 48.6% of the housing units in Jamestown, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 48.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Jamestown, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 307
Census Tract 304
Census Tract 308

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Jamestown, NY was Census Tract 307 with a value of $55,000, followed by Census Tract 304 and Census Tract 308, with respective values of $50,078 and $47,891.

The following map shows all of the places in Jamestown, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$36,162

Median Household Income

± $2,696

12.3k

Number of Households

± 745

In 2021, the median household income of the 12.3k households in Jamestown, NY grew to $36,162 from the previous year's value of $34,767.

The following chart displays the households in Jamestown, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Jamestown, NY is from New York.

0.493

2021 Wage GINI in New York

0.494

2020 Wage GINI in New York

In 2021, the income inequality in New York was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.136% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New York was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New York in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New York across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (74.8%)
Carpooled (12.4%)
Walked (5.48%)

In 2021, 74.8% of workers in Jamestown, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.4%) and those who walked to work (5.48%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

15 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jamestown, NY have a shorter commute time (15 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.61% of the workforce in Jamestown, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Jamestown, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Jamestown, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Jamestown, NY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

28.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jamestown, NY (7.95k out of 28.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Jamestown, NY is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.9% of the population of Jamestown, NY has health coverage, with 32.8% on employee plans, 36% on Medicaid, 11% on Medicare, 14% on non-group plans, and 1.11% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Chautauqua County, NY see 1866 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.55% increase from the previous year (1802 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1750 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 550 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,866 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Chautauqua County, NY

Primary care physicians in Chautauqua County, NY see an average of 1,866 patients per year. This represents a 3.55% increase from the previous year (1,802 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Chautauqua County, NY in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.7% under 18 years, 22.3% between 18 and 34 years, 36.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.14%

Uninsured

32.8%

Employer Coverage

36%

Medicaid

11%

Medicare

14%

Non-Group

1.11%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jamestown, NY declined by 3.21% from 5.31% to 5.14%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Jamestown, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.