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Jamestown, IN


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Jamestown, Indiana

Jamestown, Indiana, in Boone county, is 27 miles NW of Indianapolis, Indiana. The town is included in the Indianapolis metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 886 people lived in Jamestown.

The People and Families of Jamestown

In Jamestown, about 66% of adults are married. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in Jamestown without hitting a preschooler.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Jamestown had a median family income of $53,611. Many people in Jamestown make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Jamestown residents donated more money ($250) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the town.

Jamestown Housing

An estimated 73% of living spaces in Jamestown are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Jamestown, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Jamestown strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Jamestown Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Jamestown Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Jamestown, IN

Comparing Jamestown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Well-Paid Single Men99
Well-Paid Single Women98
Male Share of the Population89
Age of the Population46
Senior Citizens44
Female Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income99
People in Middle Class or Better98
People Above Poverty76
College Educated Adults46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work75
Public Transportation Use55
Working at Home34
Short Commute Times21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
People Living Alone43
Affordability of Rents44
Housing Recently Built34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
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