Jamestown, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Russell County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
2,021
Population
551/sq mi density
$25,602
Median Income
$18,266 per capita
$119,200
Home Value
$171,254 Zillow
$538
Median Rent
35.3% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.1 / 5.0
$25,602 median income, 11.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$119,200 home value, $538/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
2,021
Census 2023
Population Density
551
per square mile
Land Area
3.0
square miles (7.8 km²)
Median Age
40.5 yrs
4% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
45.4%
Male
54.6%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 3.4% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.8% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
90.8%
Black
3.4%
Hispanic
0.8%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 99% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 0.6% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
99%
Spanish
0.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
0.9%
Veterans
5.4%
10% below US avg (6%)
Disability
27.4%
111% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
95.6%
5% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
4.4%
49% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.451
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 2,021 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 551 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Median Age | 40.5 years |
Gender
| Male | 45.4% |
| Female | 54.6% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 99.0% |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 0.9% |
| Veterans | 5.4% |
| Disability | 27.4% |
| Health Insurance | 95.6% |
| Uninsured | 4.4% |
| Broadband Access | 79.2% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.451 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 9, Nonmetro / Rural |