Jamestown
Census-designated place in Tuolumne County, California
Jamestown is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Tuolumne County, California, with 3,478 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,427 ft (435 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sonora, 2.3 miles NE.
- 3,478residents (2020 Census)
- 1,427 ftelevation · 435 m
- 3.0 sq miland area · 7.8 km²
- 1,158 / sq mipopulation density
- 95370ZIP code
About Jamestown
Jamestown is an unincorporated community in Tuolumne County, California, United States. Formerly a California Gold Rush town, Jamestown was designated a California Historical Landmark on March 16, 1949. It is the home of Railtown 1897 State Historic Park and the Sierra Railway, which operates steam passenger trains. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined the community as a census-designated place (CDP). The population was 3,478 at the 2020 census, up from 3,433 at the 2010 census.
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- Median household income
- $57,276
- Median home value
- $374,600
- Median rent
- $944/mo
- Median age
- 47.3
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Jamestown had 3,478 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,478 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,158 per sq mi (447 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Jamestown at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Tuolumne County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,478 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.00 sq mi (7.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,427 ft (435 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.9555° N, 120.4091° W |
| ZIP code | 95370 |
| Official website | jamestown-ca.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0637106 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Jamestown
- Sonora2.3 mi NE
- East Sonora4.1 mi E
- Tuttletown4.2 mi NW
- Columbia5.2 mi N
- Chinese Camp6.2 mi S
- Phoenix Lake6.7 mi NE
- Mono Vista8.6 mi NE
- Tuolumne City9.0 mi E
- Soulsbyville9.2 mi NE
- Vallecito9.4 mi N
- Cedar Ridge10.6 mi NE
- Twain Harte11.1 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Jamestown
What county is Jamestown in?
Jamestown is in Tuolumne County, California.
What is the population of Jamestown, CA?
3,478 people lived in Jamestown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Jamestown, CA?
The ZIP code of Jamestown is 95370.
What is the elevation of Jamestown?
1,427 feet (435 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Jamestown?
Sonora (2.3 mi), East Sonora (4.1 mi), Tuttletown (4.2 mi), Columbia (5.2 mi), Chinese Camp (6.2 mi).
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