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 2026 2031
Jamestown, ND 15,543 15,417 15,767 15,746

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Population by Age

Population 2026
0-4 748
5-9 746
10-14 777
15-19 1,200
20-24 1,372
25-29 971
30-34 977
35-39 1,010
40-44 882
45-49 922
50-54 822
55-59 808
60-64 938
65-69 1,052
70-74 862
75-79 658
80-84 411
85+ 611
18+ 13,006
Median Age 41

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Population by Race

Jamestown, ND 2026
Total 15,767.00
White Alone 87.74%
Black Alone 3.58%
American Indian Alone 2.14%
Asian Alone 0.77%
Pacific Islander Alone 0.04%
Some Other Race 1.38%
Two or More Races 4.36%
Hispanic Origin 4.17%
Diversity Index 28.80

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Growth Rate

Jamestown, ND 2026 - 2031
Population -0.03%
Households 0.11%
Families -0.06%
Median Household Income 2%
Per Capita Income 2%

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

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Housing

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Households

Population 2000 2010 2026 2031
Households 6,512 6,563 6,771 6,810
Housing Units 6,977 6,979 7,641 7,681
Owner Occupied Units 3,733 3,752
Renter Occupied Units 3,038 3,058
Vacant Units 870 871

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Home Value

Jamestown, ND 2026 2031
Median Home Value $212,839 $233,581
Average Home Value $227,722 $261,087
<$50,000 233 300
$50,000 - $99,999 265 190
$100,000 - $149,999 554 496
$150,000 - $199,999 606 438
$200,000 - $249,999 812 673
$250,000 - $299,999 563 631
$300,000 - $399,999 380 454
$400,000 - $499,999 146 198
$500,000 - $749,999 154 312
$1,000,000 + 0 0

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Housing Year Built

Year Range Houses Built
2010 or Later 693
2000-2009 653
1990-1999 519
1980-1989 814
1970-1979 1,783
1960-1969 672
1950-1959 1,133
1940-1949 654
1939 or Before 769

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

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Income

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Income

Jamestown, ND 2026 2031
Median Household $63,219 $70,999
Average Household $83,689 $90,288
Per Capita $36,526 $39,651

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Household Income

Jamestown, ND 2026
<$15,000 709
$15,000 - $24,999 591
$25,000 - $34,999 806
$35,000 - $49,999 563
$50,000 - $74,999 1,127
$75,000 - $99,999 730
$100,000 - $149,999 1,515
$150,000 - $199,999 424
$200,000+ 306

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

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Employees

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Commute

Category Commuters
Workers 16+ 7,404
In-County Residents 6,967
Out-of-County Residents 402
Drive Alone 6,175
Carpooled 507
Public Transport 4
Work at Home 356
Motorcycle 12
Bicycle 2
Walked 298
Other 51
Less than 5 minutes 590
5-9 minutes 2,850
10-14 minutes 2,290
15-19 minutes 632
20-24 minutes 116
25-29 minutes 75
30-34 minutes 188
35-39 minutes 33
40-44 minutes 22
45-59 minutes 190
60-89 minutes 27
90+ minutes 33
Average Travel Time 0

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Employees by NAICS

Category Number
Total Employees 10,627
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt 32
Mining 0
Utilities 9
Construction 575
Manufacturing 524
Wholesale Trade 555
   
Retail Trade 1,066
   
Transportation/Warehouse 185
Information 309
   
Finance & Insurance 437
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing 124
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv 316
Legal Services 29
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises 64
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt 102
Educational Services 696
HealthCare/Social Assist 2,699
Arts/Entertainment/Rec 214
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs 683
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin 1,378
Auto Repair/Maintenance 81
Public Administration Emp 652

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Educational Attainment (25+)

Jamestown, ND 2026
<9th Grade 430
Some High School 427
GED 706
Graduated High School 3,293
Some College/No Degree 1,980
Associates Degree 1,344
Bachelor's Degree 1,878
Graduate Degree 866

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

Category Number
Total Businesses 843
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus 5
Mining Bus 0
Utilities Bus 2
Construction Bus 64
Manufacturing Bus 30
Wholesale Trade Bus 25
   
Retail Trade Bus 107
   
Transportation/Warehouse Bus 21
Information Bus 25
   
Finance & Insurance Bus 59
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus 28
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus 39
Legal Services Bus 9
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus 1
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus 21
Educational Services Bus 22
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus 100
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus 18
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus 53
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus 133
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus 18
Public Administration Bus 55

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

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