Jamestown, KY cityscape

42629

Jamestown, KY

Total Population
5,683
Median Household Income
$39,346
Median Home Value
$150,600
Median Rent
$557

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$39,346
100% above state median
Home Value
$150,600
100.2% above state median
Rent
$557
100% above state median
Median Age
45.9 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Jamestown, KY

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Mature population with median age of 45.9 years, likely more established households.

Unemployment rate of 8.8% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 25.8% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$39,346
-47.6% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.0%
State: $-85,287,136
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.36 people

Total Households
2,329
Family Households
42.8%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Manufacturing
31.6%
#2 Industry
Education
21.9%
#3 Industry
Construction
16.7%
Total Employed Residents:1,171

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
11.8%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
8.9%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.0%
18 workers
Public Transit
0.2%
4 workers
Total Commuting Workers:1,875
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
91.2%
1,971 employed
Labor Force
2,161
190 unemployed
Median Age
45.9 years
Per Capita Income
$25,326
Poverty Rate
25.8%

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