Jamestown, PA

Jamestown, Pennsylvania

Jamestown, Pennsylvania, in Mercer county, is 28 miles NE of Youngstown, Ohio (center to center) and 65 miles E of Cleveland, Ohio. The town is included in the Sharon metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 636 people lived in Jamestown.

The People and Families of Jamestown

In Jamestown, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Jamestown had a median family income of $40,000.

Political Inclinations

Jamestown residents donated more money ($400) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the town.

Jamestown Housing

An estimated 74% of living spaces in Jamestown are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Vacation or seasonal housing units are not uncommon in the town. Jamestown housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in the town compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Jamestown, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Jamestown, PA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built

Jamestown Almanac

Jamestown Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Jamestown Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Jamestown residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Jamestown, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Jamestown High Schools (2004)

JAMESTOWN AREA JSHS
724-932-3186
Serves 361 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Jamestown Colleges

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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