Jamaica, Iowa
Jamaica: City in Iowa, United States
About
Jamaica is a city located in the county of Guthrie in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 224 and a population density of 190 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 218 inhabitants.
The city was created 143 years ago in 1881.
Quick Facts about Jamaica
| Population : | 218 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Guthrie County |
| Postal code : | 50128 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 641 |
| Area : | 1.18 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,033 feet / 315 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1882 (143 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:39:26 (11th December 2025) |
| Density : | 185 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.75% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Jamaica is located at 41°50'46"N 94°18'35"W (41.8461000, -94.3096900).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Jamaica decreased by 2.75% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 224 | - | census |
| 2011 | 222 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 220 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 218 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 218 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 217 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 217 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 216 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 217 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 218 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 218 | 0% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 10,855 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 9,583 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 13.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 10,648 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 8,934 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 30.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 54.6% |
| White only, percent : | 89.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 8.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 54.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 41.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 663 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.4% |
Jamaica zip code is 50128.
County name: Guthrie, County
fips: 19077
Jamaica, Van Ness
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $158,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,431 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $520 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,049 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,354 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.08 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 87.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 85.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 4.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 18.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 48.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 32,745 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 46,874 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 372,997 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $40,189 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $65,016 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,088 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 14.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,209 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 597 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 421 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 419 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 708 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 61 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,017 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,141.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 7.83 |
Schools in Jamaica
College & universities near Jamaica, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 367024 | Purdue University Global-Des Moines | Urbandale (IA) | 50323-5702 |
| 153764 | La James International College-Johnston | Johnston (IA) | 50131 |
| 475015 | Aveda Institute-Des Moines | West Des Moines (IA) | 50266 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Jamaica, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRN | Creston | Pine and Adams Avenue | RAIL |
| OSC | Osceola | Main & East Clay Streets | RAIL |
Post offices near Jamaica
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Jamaica Post Office | Jamaica (IA) | 50128 |
Other cities in Guthrie County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Guthrie County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Guthrie Center | 1,487 | City in Iowa |
| Panora | 1,066 | City in Guthrie County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Bayard | 457 | City in Guthrie County, Iowa, United States |
| Casey | 402 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Menlo | 347 | Human settlement in Guthrie County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Bagley | 285 | Human settlement in Guthrie County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Yale | 239 | City in Guthrie County, Iowa, United States |
