Small-town market profile · North Dakota
Jamestown, ND area market data
How the Jamestown area compares with other small-town markets for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 21,414
- −0.6% since 2020
- Households
- 9,437
- Median household income
- $61,856
- +7.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $208,400
- Jobs located here
- 10,312
- Highest market score
- 73
- Primary care and pediatrics, #60 of 458 scored small-town markets
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What this means
The Jamestown area has an estimated 21,414 people and 9,437 households. Population estimates show the Jamestown area declined 0.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in the Jamestown area is $61,856, 23% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 7.3%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in the Jamestown area runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 115, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (63).
Of the business types scored in the Jamestown area, primary care and pediatric clinics (73), gyms and studios (67) and pizza places (63) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For primary care and pediatric clinics, that ranks #60 of 458 scored small-town markets.
The Jamestown area is made up of one county, Stutsman County. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for chiropractors (2.2 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate agents and brokers (48% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in the Jamestown area
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the Jamestown area with other small-town markets for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among small-town markets | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary care and pediatrics | 73 | #60 of 458 | 5 | 5.3 | $2.5M | 138 | 4 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 67 | #69 of 535 | 6 | 6.4 | $1.2M | 185 | 3 |
| Pizza | 63 | #129 of 520 | 7 | 7.4 | $4.8M | 95 | 14 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 61 | #133 of 507 | 6 | 6.4 | $5.6M | 135 | 4 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 61 | #146 of 538 | 34 | 36.0 | $990K | 149 | 18 |
| Grocery stores | 60 | #155 of 506 | 5 | 5.3 | $10.8M | 116 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 59 | #176 of 538 | 84 | 89.0 | $401K | 108 | 37 |
| Pet businesses | 58 | #161 of 527 | 10 | 10.6 | $727K | 83 | 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 58 | #188 of 538 | 57 | 60.4 | $216K | 142 | 24 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 57 | #210 of 536 | 10 | 10.6 | $1.7M | 136 | 6 |
| Auto repair and car care | 56 | #207 of 538 | 38 | 40.3 | $274K | 102 | 16 |
| Convenience stores | 56 | #222 of 529 | 8 | 8.5 | $6.7M | 85 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 56 | #223 of 536 | 15 | 15.9 | $1.2M | 131 | 6 |
| Auto repair shops | 55 | #215 of 538 | 20 | 21.2 | $522K | 117 | 14 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 52 | #266 of 537 | 15 | 15.9 | $2.2M | 74 | 14 |
| Home repair trades | 51 | #255 of 526 | 8 | 8.5 | $2.9M | 119 | 15 |
| Car washes and detailing | 49 | #226 of 441 | 5 | 5.3 | $2.1M | 83 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 49 | #274 of 529 | 10 | 10.6 | $3.4M | 91 | 4 |
| Physical therapy | 47 | #227 of 400 | 5 | 5.3 | $2.5M | 103 | 4 |
| Gas stations | 47 | #307 of 536 | 14 | 14.8 | $1.9M | 80 | 13 |
| Real estate | 46 | #312 of 536 | 20 | 21.2 | Index only | 143 | 5 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 44 | #338 of 538 | 23 | 24.4 | $2.3M | 69 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 41 | #351 of 526 | 11 | 11.7 | $1.1M | 114 | 8 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 41 | #367 of 533 | 15 | 15.9 | Index only | 151 | 5 |
| Tire shops | 34 | #338 of 431 | 8 | 8.5 | $1.3M | 52 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 30 | #448 of 504 | 12 | 12.7 | $715K | 82 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 28 | #497 of 538 | 47 | 49.8 | $182K | 86 | 11 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 27 | #356 of 400 | 8 | 8.5 | $1.5M | 49 | 3 |
| Chiropractors | 26 | #402 of 426 | 11 | 11.7 | $1.1M | 47 | 5 |
| Electricians | 23 | #278 of 295 | 5 | 5.3 | $4.6M | 38 | 8 |
| Hair salons | 23 | #508 of 538 | 29 | 30.7 | $296K | 69 | 9 |
| Child care and preschools | 22 | #419 of 454 | 7 | 7.4 | $493K | 49 | 13 |
| Insurance agencies | 19 | #493 of 537 | 17 | 18.0 | $948K | 76 | 17 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.2 | $1.8M | 141 | 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.2 | $2.7M | 160 | 10 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.2 | $1.8M | 71 | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.2 | Index only | 56 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.2 | $1.8M | 67 | 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.2 | $2.9M | 152 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.2 | $505K | 74 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.2 | $7.7M | 162 | 7 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.2 | $3.6M | 122 | 5 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.2 | $5.8M | 46 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.2 | $2.9M | 171 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.1 | $3.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $10.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $17.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $10.7M | Too few | 5 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $10.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 3 |
Household spending in the Jamestown area
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $10.4M | $1,105 | 115 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $26.7M | $2,828 | 109 |
| Food away from home | $33.7M | $3,566 | 88 |
| Groceries | $53.9M | $5,709 | 90 |
| Personal care products and services | $8.6M | $909 | 90 |
| Child care and other personal services | $3.4M | $365 | 63 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $7.4M | $779 | 79 |
| Medical and dental services | $12.3M | $1,306 | 101 |
| Pets | $7.3M | $770 | 85 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $17.3M | $1,831 | 89 |
| Vehicle insurance | $16.1M | $1,709 | 87 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $23.1M | $2,448 | 81 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $10.7M | $1,136 | 80 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $123.5M | $13,086 | 79 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in the Jamestown area
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 21,414−0.6% since 2020
- Households
- 9,437
- Median age
- 41.3
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 63%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 2,222 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 10
- Median household income
- $61,856+7.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $88,326
- Median home value
- $208,400
- Jobs located here
- 10,312
- Daytime population
- 21,126Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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- Stutsman County, ND21,549 people
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Questions
How fast is the Jamestown, ND area growing?
Population estimates put the Jamestown area at 21,414 people in 2025, down 0.6% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 9,437 households. Median household income rose 7.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in the Jamestown, ND area spend?
Households in the Jamestown area spend about $123.5M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $53.9M on groceries and $33.7M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in the Jamestown area spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 115, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (63).
Which business types have the highest market scores in the Jamestown, ND area?
The highest Groundwork market scores in the Jamestown area are for primary care and pediatric clinics (73), gyms and studios (67) and pizza places (63). The Jamestown area ranks #60 of 458 scored small-town markets for primary care and pediatric clinics.
How does the Jamestown, ND area compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in the Jamestown area is $61,856 a year, 23% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 0.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $208,400, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, the Jamestown area has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for chiropractors (2.2 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate agents and brokers (48% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. A small-town market is a town of 10,000 to 50,000 people and the county or counties tied to it by commuting. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 33 of the 56 business types have a score in the Jamestown area, each ranked against other small-town markets.
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