Jameson, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 115, Jameson's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Jameson is a small community located in Missouri, within Daviess County. The total population is 115. It ranks as the 845th most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jameson is 44.9 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. With 37.4% of the population under 18, Jameson has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 16.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jameson is $40,769. This is 42% lower than the state median of $70,702. It is also 50% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.1%. This is 52% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Jameson, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $37,300. Housing costs are 84% lower than the state median of $230,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.9x, Jameson is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 47% higher than the state average of 68.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Jameson was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

18.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 32.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Jameson, Missouri is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Missouri state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.