Jamestown, Pennsylvania
Jamestown: Borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States
About
Jamestown is a city located in the county of Cambria in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 617 and a population density of 735 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 568 inhabitants.
The city was created 227 years ago in 1797.
Quick Facts about Jamestown
| Population : | 568 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Cambria County |
| Postal code : | 16134 |
| Area : | 0.84 km2 |
| Altitude : | 3,251 feet / 991 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1798 (227 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 12:01:06 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 676 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.63% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Jamestown is located at 40°24'16"N 78°39'19"W (40.4045200, -78.6553000).
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Official website of Jamestown
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Jamestown decreased by 8.63% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 617 | - | census |
| 2011 | 612 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 608 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 605 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 601 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 596 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 589 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 584 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 580 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 573 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 568 | -0.88% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 9,227 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 9,932 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -7.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 9,603 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 9,958 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 54.1% |
| White only, percent : | 92.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 90.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 625 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 62.1% |
Jamestown zip code is 16134.
County name: Crawford, County
fips: 42039
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 62.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $77,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $905 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $393 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $634 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,239 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.20 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 74.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 86.5% |
| 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 : | 11.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 7,972 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 158,874 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 57,781 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $5,888 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $40,543 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $26,850 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 17.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 657 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 379 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 192 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 45 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 538 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 151 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 433 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,694.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.88 |
Schools in Jamestown
College & universities near Jamestown, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214166 | Mount Aloysius College | Cresson (PA) | 16630-1999 |
Stations (15)
Amtrak & bus stations near Jamestown, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| JST | Johnstown | 47 Walnut Street | RAIL |
| ALT | Altoona Transportation Center | 1231 11th Avenue | RAIL |
| TYR | Tyrone | Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St. | RAIL |
| HGD | Huntingdon | Fourth and Allegheny Sts. | RAIL |
| LAB | Latrobe station | 329 McKinley Ave | RAIL |
Post offices near Jamestown
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Cassandra Post Office | Cassandra (PA) | 15925 |
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Other cities in Cambria County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cambria County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Johnstown | 18,939 | City in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Oil City | 9,618 | City of Pennsylvania |
| Conemaugh | 6,808 | Township in Cambria County, Pennsylvania |
| Minersville | 4,133 | Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Elim | 3,727 | City in Alaska |
| Greenwich | 3,640 | Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania |
| Northern Cambria | 3,456 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Ebensburg | 3,015 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Nanty Glo | 2,901 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Portage | 2,351 | Home rule municipality in Cambria County, Pennsylvania |
| Geistown | 2,242 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Stonycreek | 2,074 | Township in Cambria County, Pennsylvania |
| Southmont | 2,048 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Summit | 2,032 | Township in Somerset County, Pennsylvania |
| Riverside | 1,839 | Borough in northern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Cresson | 1,585 | Borough in Pennsylvania |
