Jamestown West, New York facts for kids
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Jamestown West
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 Jamestown West, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Chautauqua |
| Town | Ellicott |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.52 sq mi (6.53 km2) |
| • Land | 2.52 sq mi (6.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,457 ft (444 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,652 |
| • Density | 1,052.38/sq mi (406.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-38275 |
Jamestown West is a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city or village. It's located in Chautauqua County, New York, very close to the city of Jamestown.
Many people also call this area West Ellicott because it's part of the Town of Ellicott. In 2020, about 2,652 people lived here. Jamestown West is an important place for shopping in the county. You can find many large stores along Fairmount Avenue.
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Where is Jamestown West?
Jamestown West is nestled between the city of Jamestown and the smaller villages of Celoron and Lakewood. It covers an area of about 2.5 square miles (6.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside its borders.
Who Lives in Jamestown West?
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| 2020 | 2,652 | — | |
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According to the 2020 census, there were 2,652 people living in Jamestown West. In the year 2000, there were 2,535 people. At that time, there were many families and households. About 27% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many older people, aged 65 or more, also lived alone in their homes. The average age of people living in Jamestown West in 2000 was 46 years old.
Jamestown West in Pop Culture
Did you know that a famous TV character was said to be from West Jamestown? Lucy Ricardo, the main character from the classic TV show I Love Lucy, was supposedly from this area. The actress who played Lucy, Lucille Ball, was born in Jamestown and grew up in Celoron. Both of these places are right next to Jamestown West!
See also
In Spanish: Jamestown West para niños
