Jamestown, Ohio facts for kids
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Jamestown, Ohio
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Location of Jamestown, Ohio
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Location of Jamestown in Greene County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Greene |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.17 sq mi (3.03 km2) |
| • Land | 1.17 sq mi (3.02 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,060 ft (320 m) |
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| • Total | 2,052 |
| • Density | 1,761.37/sq mi (680.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45335
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| Area code(s) | 937, 326 |
| FIPS code | 39-38374 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398290 |
| Website | https://jamestownohio.us/ |
Jamestown is a small village located in Greene County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, the village had a population of 2,052 people. Jamestown is also part of the larger Dayton area, which is known as the Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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History of Jamestown
Jamestown was officially started in 1816. It was named after Jamestown, Virginia. This was because one of the very first settlers in the area came from that famous historic place.
Geography of Jamestown
Jamestown is located in Ohio. Parts of the village are found in different townships. These include Silvercreek, Ross, and New Jasper Townships.
The village covers a total area of about 1.17 square miles (3.03 square kilometers). All of this area is land. Jamestown is situated south of U.S. Route 35. It is also located on State Route 72. You can find it east of Lake Shawnee.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 337 | — | |
| 1860 | 559 | 65.9% | |
| 1870 | 532 | −4.8% | |
| 1880 | 877 | 64.8% | |
| 1890 | 1,104 | 25.9% | |
| 1900 | 1,205 | 9.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,133 | −6.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,039 | −8.3% | |
| 1930 | 944 | −9.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,079 | 14.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,345 | 24.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,730 | 28.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,790 | 3.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,702 | −4.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,794 | 5.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,917 | 6.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,993 | 4.0% | |
| 2020 | 2,052 | 3.0% | |
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2010 Census Information
In 2010, the village of Jamestown had 1,993 people living there. There were 758 households, which are groups of people living together. About 524 of these were families.
Most of the people in Jamestown were White, making up 95.1% of the population. About 2.4% were African American. A small number of people were from other racial groups. This included Native American and Asian residents.
About 0.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino. The average household had about 2.56 people. The average family had about 3.04 people.
The average age of people in the village was 36.7 years old. About 25.7% of the residents were under 18 years old. Also, 16% of the people were 65 years old or older.
Education in Jamestown
The Greeneview Local School District runs three schools in Jamestown. These schools are Greeneview Elementary School, Greeneview Middle School, and Greeneview High School. The village also has a public library. It is a branch of the Greene County Public Library.
Famous People from Jamestown
Many interesting people have come from Jamestown. Here are a few of them:
- Gary Bradds: A professional basketball player in the NBA.
- Terry Bradds: A talented jazz guitarist.
- Matt Brown: A professional fighter in the UFC.
- Fred Claire: He was a general manager for the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team.
- Roland James: A professional football player in the NFL.
- Grace Norman: A Paralympic paratriathlete who competes in sports for athletes with disabilities.
See also
In Spanish: Jamestown (Ohio) para niños
