Jamestown-Dunkirk, NY Micro Area
U.S. Metropolitan statistical area (MSA)
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2024). American Community Survey (ACS) 1‑year estimates unless noted otherwise.
Demographics
124,105 Population
1,060.41 Square Miles
117.03 People Per Square Mile
Age
Median Age
42.8 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
20.36%
18 to 34
20.13%
35 to 64
37.01%
65 and Over
22.51%
Sex, Race & Ethnicity
Sex
Male
49.13%
Female
50.87%
Foreign Born and Place of Birth
Nativity
Foreign
2.74%
Native
97.26%
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
43.24%
2000 to 2009
24.57%
1990 to 1999
14.14%
Before 1990
18.06%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Education
Education Attainment
Less Than High School
10.18%
High School Grad or Higher
89.82%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.3%
School Dropout Rate
In School
92.34%
Dropped Out
7.66%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Language
Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
92.05%
Economics
Income
Per Capita Income
$33,176
Median Household Income
$59,537
Gini Index
0.44
Unemployment Rate
Employed
93.74%
Unemployed
6.26%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Poverty
Persons Below Poverty Level
20.2%
Population Under 18
Poverty
35.81%
Non-poverty
64.19%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
12.76%
Non-poverty
87.24%
Transportation to Work
Average Commute to Work
20 minutes
Health Insurance
No Health Insurance Coverage
5.38%
With Health Insurance Coverage
94.62%
Households
Households
Average Household Size
2.2
Number of Households
54,074
Marital Status
Single
51.31%
Married
48.68%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
40.98%
Now Married
46.08%
Widowed
2.63%
Divorced
10.31%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
28.52%
Now Married
51.23%
Widowed
6.83%
Divorced
13.41%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over
Fertility
Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
6.96%
Housing
Units & Occupancy
Number of Housing Units
66,539
Occupancy Status
Occupied
81.27%
Vacant
18.73%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
68.87%
Renter Occupied
31.13%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
16.25%
For Sale
5.48%
Other
78.28%
*Universe: Vacant housing units
Housing Unit Structure
Median Year Structure Built
1950
Types of Structures
Single Unit
67.68%
Multi Unit
26.11%
Mobile Home
6.12%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.09%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
46.57%
Without Mortgage
53.43%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
House Value
Median Value
$138,300
Median Gross Rent
$776
Geographical Mobility
Moved Since Previous Year
9.43%