Jamestown, New York
Jamestown: city in Chautauqua County, New York, United States
About
Jamestown is a city located in the county of Chautauqua in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 31,146 and a population density of 1,327 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 28,862 inhabitants.
The city was created 216 years ago in 1809.
Quick Facts about Jamestown
| Population | 28,862 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New York (United States) |
| County | Chautauqua County |
| Phone Area Codes | 716 |
| Area | 23.47 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.0970,-79.2353 |
| Altitude | 1,722 feet / 525 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1810 (216 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 15:05:35 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 14701 |
| Density | 1,230 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.91% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 64℉ Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Jamestown is located at 42°5'49"N 79°14'7"W (42.0970000, -79.2353300).
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Weather
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Jamestown decreased by 7.91% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31,146 | - | census |
| 2011 | 30,879 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 30,725 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 30,666 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 30,400 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 30,059 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 29,727 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 29,492 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 29,248 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 29,058 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 28,862 | -0.68% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Jamestown
1National Comedy Center
203 W 2nd St, Jamestown, NY 14701, United States View details
Phone: +17164842222 | Website available
2Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum
2 W 3rd St, Jamestown, NY 14701, United States View details
Phone: +17164840800 | Website available
3Lucille Ball Memorial Park
21 Boulevard Ave, Jamestown, NY 14701, United States View details
Phone: +17164874175 | Website available
4Allen Park
31 Hughes St, Jamestown, NY 14701, United States View details
Phone: +17164837523 | Website available
5Audubon Community Nature Center
1600 Riverside Rd, Jamestown, NY 14701, United States View details
Phone: +17165692345 | Website available
Where to Stay in Jamestown
1Holiday Inn Express & Suites Jamestown, an IHG Hotel
2811 N Main St, Jamestown, NY 14701, United States View details
Phone: +17164870001 | Website available
2DoubleTree by Hilton Jamestown
150 W 4th St, Jamestown, NY 14701, United States View details
Phone: +17164887227 | Website available
People born in Jamestown (75)
People born in Jamestown, including actress, comedian and businesswoman Lucille Ball, musician and singer Nick Carter, singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant, .
More notable people
- Laura Kightlinger (American actress and writer) she was born in 13/06/1964
- Alva L. Hager (American politician (1850-1923)) he was born in 29/10/1850
- Julie Anne Peters (American writer) she was born in 16/01/1952
- Willis R. Whitney (American chemist and founder of the research laboratory of the General Electric Company) he was born in 22/08/1868
- Roger Tory Peterson (American naturalist and ornithologist; writer of field guides (1908-1996)) he was born in 28/08/1908
- Davis Hanson Waite (American politician (1825-1901)) he was born in 09/04/1825
- Brenda Fowler (American actress (1883-1942)) she was born in 16/02/1883
- Brad Anderson (cartoonist) he was born in 24/05/1924
- Ralph E. Erickson (American lawyer) he was born in 03/10/1928
- John D. Anderson (American physicist) he was born in 10/12/1930
- Roger Goodell (Commissioner of the National Football League) he was born in 19/02/1959
- Theodore Albrecht (music historian) he was born in 24/09/1945
- Charles Goodell (American politician) he was born in 16/03/1926
- Gilbert Dennison Harris (American paleontologist) he was born in 01/01/1864
- Hayward A. Harvey (American inventor) he was born in 17/01/1824
- Robert Kane (American film producer) he was born in 15/09/1886
- Suzan Ball (actress (1934-1955)) she was born in 03/02/1934
- Andy Goodell (American politician) he was born in 01/12/1954
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Jamestown, NY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 192004 | Jamestown Business College | Jamestown (NY) | 14701-4756 |
Nearby Transit Stations (7)
Rail and bus stations connected to Jamestown, NY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| JMN | Jamestown, New York | 111 West Third Street | BUS |
| FDN | Fredonia, New York | 1 State University of New York | BUS |
| DUK | Dunkirk, New York | 411 Central Ave. | BUS |
| ERI | Union Station | 125 West 14th Street | RAIL |
| BFX | Buffalo–Exchange Street | 75 Exchange Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Jamestown.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Jamestown Post Office | Jamestown (NY) | 14701 |
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Other cities in Chautauqua County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Chautauqua County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fredonia | 10,103 | Village in the U. |
| Pleasantville | 7,227 | Village in Westchester County, New York, United States |
| Busti | 7,100 | Town in Chautauqua County, New York |
| Cherry Creek | 5,095 | Human settlement in Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America |
| Portland | 4,551 | Town in Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America |
| Chautauqua | 4,167 | Small city in Chautauqua County, Kansas, United State |
| Westfield | 2,962 | Town in Chautauqua County, New York |
| Lakewood | 2,774 | City in Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America |
| Sheridan | 2,505 | Town in New York state, U. |
| Silver Creek | 2,439 | City in Merrick County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Ripley | 2,266 | Census-designated place in Chautauqua County, New York |
| Falconer | 2,235 | Village in New York, USA |
| Stockton | 2,058 | Human settlement in Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America |
| Frewsburg | 1,906 | Census-designated place in Chautauqua County, New York |
| Gerry | 1,739 | Human settlement in Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America |
| Clymer | 1,665 | Human settlement in United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Jamestown distances to largest New York cities