Jamestown, Rhode Island
Jamestown: town in Rhode Island, United States
About
Jamestown is a town located in the county of Newport in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,405 and a population density of 153 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,482 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Jamestown
| Population | 5,482 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Rhode Island (United States) |
| County | Newport County |
| Postal code | 02835 |
| Phone Area Codes | 401 |
| Area | 35.3 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.4971,-71.3673 |
| Altitude | 167 feet / 51 meters |
| Capital city | Jamestown is capital of Conanicut Island |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 20:28:34 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 155 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.4% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Jamestown is located at 41°29'49"N 71°22'2"W (41.4970500, -71.3672800).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Jamestown increased by 1.4% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,405 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,429 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,452 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,487 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,498 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,495 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,485 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,509 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,491 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,498 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,482 | -0.29% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Jamestown
1Beavertail State Park
Beavertail Rd, Jamestown, RI 02835, United States View details
Phone: +14018842010 | Website available
2Beavertail Lighthouse Museum
Beavertail Rd, Jamestown, RI 02835, United States View details
Phone: +14014233270 | Website available
3Fort Wetherill State Park
3 Fort Wetherill Rd, Jamestown, RI 02835, United States View details
Phone: +14014231771 | Website available
4Fort Getty Park
1050 Fort Getty Rd, Jamestown, RI 02835, United States View details
Phone: +14014237211 | Website available
5Jamestown Newport Ferry
1 East Ferry Wharf Unit 2, Jamestown, RI 02835, United States View details
Phone: +14014239900 | Website available
Where to Stay in Jamestown
1Club Wyndham Bay Voyage Inn
150 Conanicus Ave, Jamestown, RI 02835, United States View details
Phone: +14014232100 | Website available
People born in Jamestown (2)
People born in Jamestown, including bacteriologist Eleanor Albert Bliss, artist Mary Perry Stone, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Jamestown, RI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 437237 | IYRS School of Technology & Trades | Newport (RI) | 02840 |
Nearby Transit Stations (19)
Rail and bus stations connected to Jamestown, RI. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIN | Kingston station | 1 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| PVD | Providence station | 100 Gaspee Street | RAIL |
| WLY | Westerly station | 14 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| FOX | Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut | 39 Norwich Westerley Rd. | BUS |
| MYS | Mystic station | 2 Roosevelt Avenue | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Jamestown.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Jamestown Post Office | Jamestown (RI) | 02835 |
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Other cities in Newport County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Newport County , RI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Newport | 24,412 | City in and county seat of Newport County, Rhode Island, United States |
| Portsmouth | 17,108 | Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, USA |
| Middletown | 15,803 | Town in Rhode Island |
| Tiverton | 15,569 | Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States |
| Little Compton | 3,462 | Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Jamestown distances to largest Rhode Island cities