Jamestown is home to roughly 15,774 residents. Jamestown was founded in 1872 and sits in Stutsman County, and is nicknamed "Pride of the Prairie". The median age is 39.3 and the median household income is $54,809. Homes carry a median value of $192,500, and about 55% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (89.6%). Around 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 12 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
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Common questions
Jamestown — frequently asked
What is the population of Jamestown, North Dakota?
Jamestown has a population of about 15,774, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Jamestown?
The median home value in Jamestown is $192,500, and the median gross rent is $741/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Jamestown safe? What is the crime rate?
Jamestown Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 197 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Jamestown face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Stutsman County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, winter weather, cold wave.
How many schools are in Jamestown?
Jamestown has 7 public schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Jamestown?
Public registry data lists 13 registered sex offenders in or near Jamestown. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.