Jamestown city, North Dakota
Jamestown city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Jamestown city is a geographic entity located in Stutsman County, North Dakota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 15,688. The land area covers 13.66 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 15,688 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 40.7 yrs | ±1.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 7,123 | ±213 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 7,704 | ±148 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 7,123 | ±213 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 581 | ±210 |
| Median Home Value | $199,800 | ±$18,432 |
| Median Gross Rent | $773 | ±$53 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,554 | ±$3,879 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,433 | ±$3,485 |
| Poverty Rate | 14.7% | ±3.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2,070 | ±458 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9% | ±2.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 7,497 | ±379 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 85.6% | ±3.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 15,789 (2024)
ID: 171469
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: CITY ASSESSOR
102 3RD AVE SE, JAMESTOWN ND 58401-4280
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GUS Population: 21,546 (2024)
ID: 171339
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY AUDITOR STUTSMAN
511 2ND AVE SE, JAMESTOWN ND 58401-4210
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Jamestown | 09-12 | Jamestown, ND | |
| Regular School Jamestown | 06-08 | Jamestown, ND | |
| Regular School Jamestown | KG-05 | Jamestown, ND | |
| Regular School Jamestown | KG-05 | Jamestown, ND | |
| Regular School Jamestown | KG-05 | Jamestown, ND | |
| Regular School Jamestown | KG-05 | Jamestown, ND | |
| Regular School Jamestown | PK-05 | Jamestown, ND | |
| 9 Nearby | 2-17 | JAMESTOWN, ND | |
| 6 Nearby | 3-13 | JAMESTOWN, ND | |
| 2 Nearby | 2-13 | JAMESTOWN, ND |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 6 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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JAMESTOWN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
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Hospital | City address association | 2422 20TH ST SW, JAMESTOWN, ND, 58401 |
(701) 252-1050
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University of Jamestown
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College | 0.6 mi away | 608 6th St NE, Jamestown, ND, 58405 |
7012523467
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JAMES RIVER VALLEY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 0.1 mi away | 910 FIFTH STREET SE, JAMESTOWN, ND, 58401 |
(701) 320-9421
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NORTH DAKOTA STATE HOSPITAL
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Psychiatric | City address association | 2605 CIRCLE DRIVE, JAMESTOWN, ND, 58401 |
(701) 253-3650
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STUTSMAN COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 0.1 mi away | 910 5TH ST SE, JAMESTOWN, ND, 58401 |
(701) 252-1531
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JAMES RIVER VALLEY LIBRARY SYSTEM
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Library | 0.7 mi away | 105 THIRD STREET SE, JAMESTOWN, ND, 58401 |
(701) 252-2990
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at JAMESTOWN STATE HOSP, ND US, located 1.5 miles from Jamestown city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.4° | 0.4° | 9.4° | 0.50" | 11.4" |
| February | 23.0° | 4.2° | 13.6° | 0.46" | 7.4" |
| March | 35.9° | 16.7° | 26.3° | 0.74" | 6.5" |
| April | 52.7° | 29.4° | 41.0° | 1.22" | 2.5" |
| May | 66.9° | 42.5° | 54.7° | 3.44" | 0.4" |
| June | 76.5° | 53.9° | 65.2° | 3.62" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.6° | 58.5° | 70.1° | 3.59" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.3° | 55.7° | 68.0° | 2.28" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.2° | 46.2° | 58.7° | 2.24" | 0.0" |
| October | 54.8° | 33.3° | 44.0° | 1.89" | 1.9" |
| November | 37.5° | 19.3° | 28.4° | 0.52" | 4.2" |
| December | 23.6° | 7.6° | 15.6° | 0.62" | 11.8" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamestown city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Spiritwood CDP | CDP | 9.7 mi | — |
| Ypsilanti CDP | CDP | 10.5 mi | — |
| Buchanan city | City | 12.6 mi | — |
| Spiritwood Lake city | City | 13.0 mi | — |
| Montpelier city | City | 15.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3809340580. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.