Jamestown, RI is a small town located off the coast of Rhode Island with a population of 5,531 people and a population density of 580 people per square mile. It is a great place to visit year-round for its outdoor activities that allow visitors to enjoy the beautiful New England scenery. Visitors can explore local beaches such as Mackerel Cove and Fort Getty Park or take a ferry ride out to Conanicut Island. Local businesses include Jamestown Hardware, Island Hardware & Tackle, and Newport Clam Shack. There are also numerous organizations in the area such as Jamestown Community Center, Jamestown Arts Center, Jamestown Historical Society, and Friends of Conanicut Island Parks & Recreation. Sports fans can also enjoy attending Jamestown's annual Little League Baseball Tournament each summer.
The population in Jamestown is 5,531. There are 585 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Jamestown is 56.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Jamestown is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Jamestown
- 64.4% are married
- 11.4% are divorced
- 27.3% are married with children
- 4.9% have children, but are single
Race in Jamestown
- 91.1% are White
- 0.2% are Black
- 6.6% are Asian
- 0.4% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander