Jamestown, CA Demographics

A map of Jamestown's Population by Race

Jamestown, California has an estimated population of 3,265, a decrease from the 3,478 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.6% White, 20.8% Hispanic, 4.9% Black, 2.8% Multiracial, 1.9% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Jamestown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Jamestown has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Jamestown, that probability was 42.6% in 2020 and 46.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Jamestown is ranked the 770th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Jamestown was ranked the 749th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Jamestown's White Population

2,272 residents of Jamestown, or 69.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Jamestown is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Jamestown ranks 442nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jamestown's White population has declined by an estimated 11.6%. White residents' share of Jamestown's population has decreased from 73.9% to 69.6%.

Jamestown is more White than neighboring Chinese Camp (56.5% White). Jamestown is less White than neighboring Sonora (82.7% White), Tuttletown (93.9% White), East Sonora (89.4% White), and Columbia (80.7% White).

Jamestown's Black Population

160 residents of Jamestown, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Jamestown is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Jamestown ranks 958th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jamestown's Black population has grown by an estimated 627.3%. Black residents' share of Jamestown's population has increased from 0.6% to 4.9%.

Jamestown is more Black than neighboring Sonora (0.4% Black), Tuttletown (0% Black), East Sonora (0% Black), Columbia (1.1% Black), and Chinese Camp (0% Black).

Jamestown's Asian Population

0 residents of Jamestown, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Jamestown is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Jamestown ranks 1111th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jamestown's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Jamestown's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Jamestown is less Asian than neighboring Sonora (2.7% Asian), East Sonora (1.1% Asian), and Columbia (2.8% Asian).

Jamestown's Hispanic Population

679 residents of Jamestown, or 20.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Jamestown is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Jamestown ranks 1040th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jamestown's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 31.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Jamestown's population has increased from 14.9% to 20.8%.

Jamestown is more Hispanic than neighboring Sonora (8% Hispanic), Tuttletown (3.9% Hispanic), East Sonora (3.4% Hispanic), and Columbia (6.1% Hispanic). Jamestown is less Hispanic than neighboring Chinese Camp (43.5% Hispanic).

Jamestown's Native American/Other Population

61 residents of Jamestown, or 1.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Jamestown is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Jamestown ranks 265th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jamestown's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 35.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Jamestown's population has decreased from 2.7% to 1.9%.

Jamestown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tuttletown (0.5% Native American/Other), East Sonora (1% Native American/Other), Columbia (1.5% Native American/Other), and Chinese Camp (0% Native American/Other). Jamestown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sonora (2.1% Native American/Other).

Jamestown's Multiracial Population

93 residents of Jamestown, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Jamestown is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Jamestown ranks 314th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jamestown's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 60.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Jamestown's population has decreased from 6.8% to 2.8%.

Jamestown is more Multiracial than neighboring Tuttletown (1.8% Multiracial), and Chinese Camp (0% Multiracial). Jamestown is less Multiracial than neighboring Sonora (4.1% Multiracial), East Sonora (5.1% Multiracial), and Columbia (7.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.