Jamestown, ND

main street jamestownJamestown is a place adorned in charm. Norman Rockwell could have painted curly-topped boys fishing along the banks of the James River that runs through Jamestown. Western writer Louis L'Amour was born here and we'd like to think Jamestown was a source of inspiration for him. Jamestown is nestled between two rivers - the James River and the Pipestem River which provide recreational opportunities in a beautiful setting.

Jamestown offers excellent public and private schools with a high school completion rate of 91%. Jamestown's state of the art high school provides class sizes that are small by big-city standards where students get personal attention and are encouraged to participate in many extracurricular activities and sports available. Higher education can also be achieved here at the University of Jamestown which has been ranked the #1 college in North Dakota by US News & World Report for multiple years.

Jamestown is a place of clean air, safe streets and short commutes. You can take time for fitness at the Two Rivers Activity Center, at one of many local athletic clubs, or on the outdoor walking, biking, and hiking trails in and around town. You can own and operate a thriving business, realize job stability in the same community you own your dream home, enjoy quiet neighborhood living, and watch your children grow. Here, the American Dream is tangible with the qualities of small town living plus exceptional opportunities to achieve personal and professional success. 

Population

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Population

Population2000201020252030
Jamestown, ND15,54315,41715,92015,812

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Population by Age

Population2025
0-4768
5-9771
10-14810
15-191,216
20-241,359
25-29962
30-341,002
35-39999
40-44907
45-49924
50-54812
55-59828
60-64966
65-691,073
70-74882
75-79626
80-84416
85+599
18+13,064
Median Age40

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Population by Race

Jamestown, ND2025
Total15,920.00
White Alone88.2%
Black Alone3.36%
American Indian Alone2%
Asian Alone0.73%
Pacific Islander Alone0.04%
Some Other Race1.28%
Two or More Races4.4%
Hispanic Origin3.96%
Diversity Index27.80

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Growth Rate

Jamestown, ND2025 - 2030
Population-0.14%
Households-0.09%
Families-0.30%
Median Household Income2%
Per Capita Income1%

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020252030
Households6,5126,5636,7796,747
Housing Units6,9776,9797,6537,644
Owner Occupied Units3,9554,000
Renter Occupied Units2,8242,747
Vacant Units874897

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Home Value

Jamestown, ND20252030
Median Home Value$204,572$221,875
Average Home Value$221,728$248,579
<$50,000295362
$50,000 - $99,999317242
$100,000 - $149,999622576
$150,000 - $199,999672512
$200,000 - $249,999782704
$250,000 - $299,999557617
$300,000 - $399,999377452
$400,000 - $499,999149180
$500,000 - $749,999157292
$1,000,000 +12

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later858
2000-2009534
1990-1999451
1980-1989984
1970-19791,511
1960-1969745
1950-19591,101
1940-1949730
1939 or Before809

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Income

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Income

Jamestown, ND20252030
Median Household$57,054$63,005
Average Household$81,121$87,128
Per Capita$34,876$37,513

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Household Income

Jamestown, ND2025
<$15,000849
$15,000 - $24,999740
$25,000 - $34,999794
$35,000 - $49,999737
$50,000 - $74,999783
$75,000 - $99,999887
$100,000 - $149,9991,209
$150,000 - $199,999439
$200,000+341

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+7,712
In-County Residents7,209
Out-of-County Residents493
Drive Alone6,414
Carpooled656
Public Transport6
Work at Home298
Motorcycle23
Bicycle1
Walked253
Other54
Less than 5 minutes631
5-9 minutes2,812
10-14 minutes2,318
15-19 minutes864
20-24 minutes55
25-29 minutes138
30-34 minutes198
35-39 minutes0
40-44 minutes24
45-59 minutes202
60-89 minutes75
90+ minutes97
Average Travel Time0

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees10,790
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt32
Mining0
Utilities9
Construction578
Manufacturing513
Wholesale Trade551
  
Retail Trade1,225
  
Transportation/Warehouse164
Information306
  
Finance & Insurance433
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing122
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv299
Legal Services29
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises59
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt95
Educational Services752
HealthCare/Social Assist2,725
Arts/Entertainment/Rec210
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs710
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin1,310
Auto Repair/Maintenance77
Public Administration Emp687

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Educational Attainment (25+)

Jamestown, ND2025
<9th Grade240
Some High School442
GED643
Graduated High School3,488
Some College/No Degree2,179
Associates Degree1,378
Bachelor's Degree1,827
Graduate Degree799

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses836
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus5
Mining Bus0
Utilities Bus2
Construction Bus66
Manufacturing Bus30
Wholesale Trade Bus24
  
Retail Trade Bus106
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus19
Information Bus24
  
Finance & Insurance Bus57
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus30
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus37
Legal Services Bus9
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus1
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus19
Educational Services Bus24
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus110
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus19
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus53
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus126
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus18
Public Administration Bus55

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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