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Jamestown, ND Micro Area

Jamestown, ND · Micro Area

21,549Population

A micropolitan statistical area of 1 county. The counties are tied together by commuting: people live in one and work in another.

Median household income
$61,856
Median home value
$208,400
Land area
2,222 sq mi
10 people per sq mi

Market now

Counties in this micro area

Central counties hold the urban core; outlying counties are linked to it by commuting.

CountyRolePopulationMedian incomeMedian home value
Stutsman County, NDCentral21,549$61,856$208,400

Largest cities and towns

75 places in our city pages lie in this area; the 25 largest are shown.

PlaceTypePopulationMedian income
Jamestown, NDCity15,787$56,554
Midway, ND—563$106,591
Bloom, ND—362$103,750
Homer, ND—336$106,250
Medina, NDCity255$54,063
Kensal, NDCity233$75,000
Spiritwood Lake, NDCity177$180,000
Woodbury, ND—172$63,636
Buchanan, NDCity130$110,469
Windsor, ND—129$69,060
Fried, ND—117$79,630
Cleveland, NDCity107$51,625
Montpelier, NDCity99$82,500
Streeter, NDCity98$42,778
Winfield, ND—93$95,833
Pingree (Township), ND—92$107,500
Montpelier (Township), ND—92$103,750
Eldridge, ND—84$82,813
Buchanan (Township), ND—79$145,000
Moon Lake, ND—73—
Woodworth, NDCity69$101,250
Sydney, ND—67$89,922
Ypsilanti (Township), ND—66$116,429
Durham, ND—66$80,536
Hidden, ND—65$117,917

Demographic Rates

Poverty Rate
12.6%
Unemployment
4%
College Educated
25.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1701, S2301, S1501

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table B02001, B03003

Income Profile

Median Household Income
$61,856
Mean Household Income
$88,326

Income Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1901, S1902, S1903, B19013, B19113

Sex Distribution

Male
51.2%
Female
48.8%

Population Split

Male51.2%
Female48.8%

The sex distribution of a population provides insight into the demographic balance of a community. Significant skews in this ratio can be influenced by local industries (e.g., military bases, mining, or tech hubs), educational institutions, or migration patterns. Understanding this balance is essential for planning public health initiatives and social services.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S0101

Ancestry

German42.9%
Irish6.7%
English5.5%
Polish3.6%
French2.7%
Mexican2.0%
Scottish1.2%
Italian0.8%
African0.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table B04006

Immigration & Nativity

Nativity Status

2.6%Foreign Born
97.4%Native Born

Citizenship Status

Naturalized47.2%
Non-Citizen52.8%

Period of Entry

2010 or Later38.4%
Before 201061.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table B05001, B05002

Housing Characteristics

Total Housing Units
10,413
Median Rent
$774/mo
Median Home Value
$208,400
Median Year Built
1973

Housing Tenure

Housing Types

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table DP04

Education Enrollment

Total Enrolled
5,053
College Enrollment
27.7%
High School
20.9%
College Educated
25.9%

K-12 Enrollment

Higher Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1401, S1501

Transportation & Commute

Mean Commute Time
14.1 min
Drive Alone Rate
79.5%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work From Home
6.7%

Commute Mode

Vehicle Ownership

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S0801, B08141

Age Distribution

Under 18
20.1%
18-34 Years
22.1%
35-64 Years
37.4%
65+ Years
20.4%

Population Composition

Under 1820.1%
18-3422.1%
35-6437.4%
65+20.4%

The age distribution of a community impacts local services, school requirements, and the labor market. A higher percentage of youth suggests a need for schools and family services, while a larger senior population may indicate a retirement destination or a need for healthcare services.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S0101

Household Composition

Married Couples
42.2%
Single Parent
2.9%
Living Alone
43.9%
Avg Size
2.09

Household Types

Married Couples42.2%
Single Parent2.9%
Living Alone43.9%

Household composition offers insights into the social fabric of a community. A high percentage of married couples often correlates with stability and higher household incomes, while a significant number of single-person households may indicate a younger transient population or an aging community.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1101

Economic Profile

Per Capita Income
$39,731
SNAP Usage
9.4%
Health Insurance
94.5%

Household Income Breakdown

Under $25k22.5%
$25k - $50k18.8%
$50k - $100k26.5%
$100k+32.1%

Key Industries

Manufacturing
11.6%
Retail Trade
11.5%
Education & Health Care
26.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1901, S2201, DP03

Health & Disability

Disability Rate

17.1%With Disability

Percentage of the civilian noninstitutionalized population with a disability.

Health Insurance Coverage

94.5%With Coverage

Percentage of the civilian noninstitutionalized population with health insurance coverage.

Why this matters: High disability rates may indicate a need for accessible infrastructure and specialized healthcare services. Health insurance coverage is a key indicator of a community's access to preventative care and financial resilience against medical emergencies.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1810, S2701

Technology Access

Broadband Internet
87.2%vs ~90% National Avg
Computer Ownership
93.7%vs ~95% National Avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S2801

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Scale

Lower is better
87.3
0130
Below average< 97
Near average97 - 103
Above average> 103

Prices compared with the US average (100). 105 means about 5% more expensive than average.

Housing Affordability

Higher is better
197.9
0200
Hard to Afford< 80
Moderate80 - 100
Affordable> 100

100 means a family earning the median family income just qualifies to buy the median-value home (20% down, 30-year loan at 6.72%).

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities · NAR affordability formula with Census ACS 2020–2024 incomes and home values and the Freddie Mac 30-year rate (2024)

The BEA publishes price levels for metro areas only, so for this micro area the cost-of-living figure is the state's average for areas outside metros.