Jamestown, New York
Jamestown: City in Chautauqua County, New York, United States
About
Jamestown is a city located in the county of Chautauqua in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 31,146 and a population density of 1,327 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 28,862 inhabitants.
The city was created 214 years ago in 1809.
Quick Facts about Jamestown
| Population : | 28,862 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Chautauqua County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 716 |
| Area : | 23.47 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,722 feet / 525 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1810 (214 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 09:03:03 (21st December 2024) |
| Postal code : | 14701 |
| Density : | 1,230 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.91% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Jamestown is located at 42°5'49"N 79°14'7"W (42.0970000, -79.2353300).
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- Official Website
Official website of Jamestown
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Jamestown decreased by 7.91% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 31,146 | - | census |
| 2011 | 30,879 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 30,725 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 30,666 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 30,400 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 30,059 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 29,727 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 29,492 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 29,248 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 29,058 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 28,862 | -0.68% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Jamestown
1 National Comedy Center
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2 Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum
2 W 3rd St, Jamestown, NY 14701, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Lucille Ball Memorial Park
21 Boulevard Ave, Jamestown, NY 14701, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Allen Park
31 Hughes St, Jamestown, NY 14701, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Audubon Community Nature Center
1600 Riverside Rd, Jamestown, NY 14701, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Jamestown
1 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Jamestown, an IHG Hotel
2811 N Main St, Jamestown, NY 14701, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 DoubleTree by Hilton Jamestown
150 W 4th St, Jamestown, NY 14701, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Jamestown (75)
People born in Jamestown, including actress, comedian and businesswoman Lucille Ball, musician and singer Nick Carter, singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant, .
List
- Laura Kightlinger (American actress and writer) she was born in 13/06/1964
- Alva L. Hager (American politician (1850-1923)) he was born in 29/10/1850
- Julie Anne Peters (American writer) she was born in 16/01/1952
- Willis R. Whitney (American chemist and founder of the research laboratory of the General Electric Company) he was born in 22/08/1868
- Roger Tory Peterson (American naturalist and ornithologist; writer of field guides (1908-1996)) he was born in 28/08/1908
- Davis Hanson Waite (American politician (1825-1901)) he was born in 09/04/1825
- Brenda Fowler (American actress (1883-1942)) she was born in 16/02/1883
- Brad Anderson (cartoonist) he was born in 24/05/1924
- Ralph E. Erickson (American lawyer) he was born in 03/10/1928
- John D. Anderson (American physicist) he was born in 10/12/1930
- Roger Goodell (Commissioner of the National Football League) he was born in 19/02/1959
- Theodore Albrecht (music historian) he was born in 24/09/1945
- Charles Goodell (American politician) he was born in 16/03/1926
- Gilbert Dennison Harris (American paleontologist) he was born in 01/01/1864
- Hayward A. Harvey (American inventor) he was born in 17/01/1824
- Robert Kane (American film producer) he was born in 15/09/1886
- Suzan Ball (actress (1934-1955)) she was born in 03/02/1934
- Andy Goodell (American politician) he was born in 01/12/1954
Schools in Jamestown
College & universities near Jamestown, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 192004 | Jamestown Business College | Jamestown (NY) | 14701-4756 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Jamestown, NY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| JMN | Jamestown, New York | 111 West Third Street | BUS |
| FDN | Fredonia, New York | 1 State University of New York | BUS |
| DUK | Dunkirk, New York | 411 Central Ave. | BUS |
| ERI | Union Station | 125 West 14th Street | RAIL |
| BFX | Buffalo–Exchange Street | 75 Exchange Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Jamestown
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Jamestown Post Office | Jamestown (NY) | 14701 |
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Other cities in Chautauqua County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Chautauqua County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fredonia | 10,103 | Village in the U. |
| Pleasantville | 7,227 | Village in Westchester County, New York, United States |
| Busti | 7,100 | Town in Chautauqua County, New York |
| Cherry Creek | 5,095 | Human settlement in Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America |
| Portland | 4,551 | Town in Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America |
| Chautauqua | 4,167 | Small city in Chautauqua County, Kansas, United State |
| Westfield | 2,962 | Town in Chautauqua County, New York |
| Lakewood | 2,774 | City in Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America |
| Sheridan | 2,505 | Town in New York state, U. |
| Silver Creek | 2,439 | City in Merrick County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Ripley | 2,266 | Census-designated place in Chautauqua County, New York |
| Falconer | 2,235 | Village in New York, USA |
| Stockton | 2,058 | Human settlement in Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America |
| Frewsburg | 1,906 | Census-designated place in Chautauqua County, New York |
| Gerry | 1,739 | Human settlement in Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America |
| Clymer | 1,665 | Human settlement in United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Jamestown distances to largest New York cities
