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

Population 2000 2010 2025 2030
Jamestown, ND 15,543 15,417 15,920 15,812

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Population by Age

Population 2025
0-4 768
5-9 771
10-14 810
15-19 1,216
20-24 1,359
25-29 962
30-34 1,002
35-39 999
40-44 907
45-49 924
50-54 812
55-59 828
60-64 966
65-69 1,073
70-74 882
75-79 626
80-84 416
85+ 599
18+ 13,064
Median Age 40

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Population by Race

Jamestown, ND 2025
Total 15,920.00
White Alone 88.2%
Black Alone 3.36%
American Indian Alone 2%
Asian Alone 0.73%
Pacific Islander Alone 0.04%
Some Other Race 1.28%
Two or More Races 4.4%
Hispanic Origin 3.96%
Diversity Index 27.80

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Growth Rate

Jamestown, ND 2025 - 2030
Population -0.14%
Households -0.09%
Families -0.30%
Median Household Income 2%
Per Capita Income 1%

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Housing

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Households

Population 2000 2010 2025 2030
Households 6,512 6,563 6,779 6,747
Housing Units 6,977 6,979 7,653 7,644
Owner Occupied Units 3,955 4,000
Renter Occupied Units 2,824 2,747
Vacant Units 874 897

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Home Value

Jamestown, ND 2025 2030
Median Home Value $204,572 $221,875
Average Home Value $221,728 $248,579
<$50,000 295 362
$50,000 - $99,999 317 242
$100,000 - $149,999 622 576
$150,000 - $199,999 672 512
$200,000 - $249,999 782 704
$250,000 - $299,999 557 617
$300,000 - $399,999 377 452
$400,000 - $499,999 149 180
$500,000 - $749,999 157 292
$1,000,000 + 1 2

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Housing Year Built

Year Range Houses Built
2010 or Later 858
2000-2009 534
1990-1999 451
1980-1989 984
1970-1979 1,511
1960-1969 745
1950-1959 1,101
1940-1949 730
1939 or Before 809

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Income

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Income

Jamestown, ND 2025 2030
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, ND 2025
<$15,000 849
$15,000 - $24,999 740
$25,000 - $34,999 794
$35,000 - $49,999 737
$50,000 - $74,999 783
$75,000 - $99,999 887
$100,000 - $149,999 1,209
$150,000 - $199,999 439
$200,000+ 341

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Employees

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Commute

Category Commuters
Workers 16+ 7,712
In-County Residents 7,209
Out-of-County Residents 493
Drive Alone 6,414
Carpooled 656
Public Transport 6
Work at Home 298
Motorcycle 23
Bicycle 1
Walked 253
Other 54
Less than 5 minutes 631
5-9 minutes 2,812
10-14 minutes 2,318
15-19 minutes 864
20-24 minutes 55
25-29 minutes 138
30-34 minutes 198
35-39 minutes 0
40-44 minutes 24
45-59 minutes 202
60-89 minutes 75
90+ minutes 97
Average Travel Time 0

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Employees by NAICS

Category Number
Total Employees 10,790
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt 32
Mining 0
Utilities 9
Construction 578
Manufacturing 513
Wholesale Trade 551
   
Retail Trade 1,225
   
Transportation/Warehouse 164
Information 306
   
Finance & Insurance 433
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing 122
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv 299
Legal Services 29
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises 59
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt 95
Educational Services 752
HealthCare/Social Assist 2,725
Arts/Entertainment/Rec 210
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs 710
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin 1,310
Auto Repair/Maintenance 77
Public Administration Emp 687

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Educational Attainment (25+)

Jamestown, ND 2025
<9th Grade 240
Some High School 442
GED 643
Graduated High School 3,488
Some College/No Degree 2,179
Associates Degree 1,378
Bachelor's Degree 1,827
Graduate Degree 799

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

Category Number
Total Businesses 836
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus 5
Mining Bus 0
Utilities Bus 2
Construction Bus 66
Manufacturing Bus 30
Wholesale Trade Bus 24
   
Retail Trade Bus 106
   
Transportation/Warehouse Bus 19
Information Bus 24
   
Finance & Insurance Bus 57
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus 30
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus 37
Legal Services Bus 9
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus 1
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus 19
Educational Services Bus 24
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus 110
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus 19
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus 53
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus 126
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus 18
Public Administration Bus 55

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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