Jamestown, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 439, Jamestown'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

Jamestown is a small community located in New Mexico, within McKinley County. The total population is 439. It ranks as the 270th most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jamestown is 25.3 years. This is 36% lower than the state median of 39.4 years. Only 7.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 10.0% 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 Jamestown is $145,172. This is 127% higher than the state median of $64,059. It is also 80% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.1%. This is 21% lower than the state poverty rate of 17.8%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Jamestown, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $157,800. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $248,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.1x, Jamestown is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Jamestown is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (16.6%) is well below the state average of 36.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (14.1%) is well below the state average of 48.4%.

Education

9.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 70% lower than the state rate of 31.0%. 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 Jamestown, New Mexico 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 New Mexico state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.