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Jamestown, IN

Town in Boone County, Indiana.

Population

1,107

Land area

1sq mi

People per sq mi

1,158

ZIP codes

0

Jamestown and its ZIP codes

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Jamestown at a glance

  • Jamestown is about 6.1 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
  • The median household income is $71,048, close to the Indiana median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $176,300 (19% below Indiana) and median rent is $907 a month.

Local data for Jamestown, IN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Jamestown, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$71,048

Poverty rate

7.0%

Median home value

$176,300

Median rent

$907/mo

Homeownership

70.9%

Bachelor's or higher

19.8%

Median age

41.1

Average commute

26.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (152), Irish Americans (37), Scottish Americans (28).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Boone County. PPP loans are for Jamestown.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.8%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$58,811

47,871 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$101,485

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$428M

FY 2026, $6,042 per person

Boone County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Jamestown, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone86.9%
  • Carpooled3.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.5%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
  • Worked from home7.4%

Average one-way commute: 26.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Jamestown, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

411

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

162

0.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

83° / 18°F

43.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Jamestown, IN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.2%

U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts

Diabetes

11.8%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

14.7%

U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.3%

U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts

Cities near Jamestown

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
AdvanceTown4.3 mi0.6
North SalemTown5.2 mi0.3
New RossTown5.3 mi0.3
LiztonTown5.4 mi0.7
LadogaTown9.5 mi0.5
PittsboroTown9.5 mi4.3
LinnsburgCensus-designated place10 mi0.4
LebanonCity11 mi17.3
MaceCensus-designated place11 mi0.2
RoachdaleTown11 mi0.5
UlenTown12 mi0.2
GrovelandCensus-designated place13 mi1.1
DanvilleTown13 mi10.1
WhitestownTown13 mi15.9
ThorntownTown14 mi0.6
DarlingtonTown15 mi0.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Jamestown, IN in?
Jamestown is in Boone County, Indiana.
What is the population of Jamestown, IN?
About 1,107 people live in Jamestown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Jamestown?
Nearby places include Advance (4.3 mi), North Salem (5.2 mi), New Ross (5.3 mi), Lizton (5.4 mi), Ladoga (9.5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023