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'''Jamestown''' is a village in northeastern [[Moniteau County, Missouri|Moniteau County]], [[Missouri]], United States. The population was 386 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]]. It is part of the [[Jefferson City, Missouri]] [[Jefferson City, Missouri Metropolitan Area|Metropolitan Statistical Area]].
'''Jamestown''' is a village in northeastern [[Moniteau County, Missouri|Moniteau County]], [[Missouri]], United States. The population was 330 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]],<ref name="Census 2020"/> down from 386 in [[2010 United States census|2010]]. It is part of the [[Jefferson City metropolitan area]].


==History==
==History==
Jamestown had its start in 1846 when E. H. and S. L. James established a country store at that point.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_RfAuAAAAYAAJ | title=How Missouri Counties, Towns and Streams Were Named | publisher=The State Historical Society of Missouri | author=Eaton, David Wolfe | year=1917 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_RfAuAAAAYAAJ/page/n106 333]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url =http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_moniteau.html | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160624071155/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_moniteau.html | archivedate = June 24, 2016 | url-status = live | title=Moniteau County Place Names, 1928–1945 | publisher=The State Historical Society of Missouri| accessdate= November 10, 2016}}</ref> A post office called Jamestown has been in operation since 1850.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=MO&county=Moniteau | title=Post Offices| publisher=Jim Forte Postal History | accessdate=10 November 2016}}</ref>
Jamestown had its start in 1846 when E. H. and S. L. James established a country store at that point.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_RfAuAAAAYAAJ | title=How Missouri Counties, Towns and Streams Were Named | publisher=The State Historical Society of Missouri | author=Eaton, David Wolfe | year=1917 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_RfAuAAAAYAAJ/page/n106 333]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url =http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_moniteau.html | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160624071155/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_moniteau.html | archivedate = June 24, 2016 | url-status = live | title=Moniteau County Place Names, 1928–1945 | publisher=The State Historical Society of Missouri| accessdate= November 10, 2016}}</ref> A post office called Jamestown has been in operation since 1850.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=MO&county=Moniteau | title=Post Offices| publisher=Jim Forte Postal History | accessdate=November 10, 2016}}</ref>


[[Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish Historic District]] and [[Dick-Kobel Homestead]] are listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]].<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref><ref name="nps">{{cite web|url=http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/listings/20140214.htm|title=National Register of Historic Places Listings|date=2014-02-14|work=Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 2/03/14 through 2/07/14 |publisher=National Park Service}}</ref>
The [[Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish Historic District]] and [[Dick-Kobel Homestead]] are listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in Jamestown.<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref><ref name="nps">{{cite web|url=http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/listings/20140214.htm|title=National Register of Historic Places Listings|date=February 14, 2014|work=Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 2/03/14 through 2/07/14 |publisher=National Park Service}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
Jamestown is located on [[Missouri Route 87]], approximately ten miles northeast of [[California, Missouri|California]]. [[Sandy Hook, Missouri|Sandy Hook]], on the [[Missouri River]], is about four miles east on [[Missouri Route 179]].<ref>''Missouri Atlas & Gazetteer,'' DeLorme, 1998, First edition, p. 37, {{ISBN|0-89933-224-2}}</ref>
The village is located on [[Missouri Route 87]], approximately {{convert|12|mi}} northeast of [[California, Missouri|California]], the [[county seat]]. [[Sandy Hook, Missouri|Sandy Hook]], on the [[Missouri River]], is {{convert|4|mi|0}} east on [[Missouri Route 179]].<ref>''Missouri Atlas & Gazetteer,'' DeLorme, 1998, First edition, p. 37, {{ISBN|0-89933-224-2}}</ref>


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the village has a total area of {{convert|1.01|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|1.00|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.01|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2012-07-08 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=2012-07-02 }}</ref>
According to the [[U.S. Census Bureau]], Jamestown has a total area of {{convert|1.01|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|0.01|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, or 0.70%, are water.<ref name="CenPopGazetteer2023"/> The village sits on a ridge which drains north toward Factory Creek, southeast into Haldiman Branch, and southwest into Hauck Branch. Factory Creek is an east-flowing direct tributary of the Missouri River, while the two branches flow southeast to [[Moniteau Creek (south central Missouri)|Moniteau Creek]], also a tributary of the Missouri.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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===2010 census===
===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-07-08}}</ref> of 2010, there were 386 people, 161 households, and 100 families residing in the village. The [[population density]] was {{convert|386.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 187 housing units at an average density of {{convert|187.0|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the village was 97.9% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]] and 2.1% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.0% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=July 8, 2012}}</ref> of 2010, there were 386 people, 161 households, and 100 families residing in the village. The [[population density]] was {{convert|386.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 187 housing units at an average density of {{convert|187.0|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the village was 97.9% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]] and 2.1% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.0% of the population.


There were 161 households, of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.9% were non-families. 36.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.16.
There were 161 households, of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.9% were non-families. 36.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.16.
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===2000 census===
===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 382 people, 175 households, and 103 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 381.2 people per square mile (147.5/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 191 housing units at an average density of 190.6 per square mile (73.7/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the town was 97.12% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.79% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.26% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.26% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], and 1.57% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.52% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 382 people, 175 households, and 103 families residing in the town. The population density was {{convert|381.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 191 housing units at an average density of {{convert|190.6|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the town was 97.12% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.79% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.26% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.26% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], and 1.57% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.52% of the population.


There were 175 households, out of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.6% were non-families. 36.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.81.
There were 175 households, out of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.6% were non-families. 36.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.81.
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[[Category:Villages in Moniteau County, Missouri]]
[[Category:Villages in Moniteau County, Missouri]]
[[Category:Jefferson City metropolitan area]]
[[Category:Jefferson City metropolitan area]]
[[Category:Villages in Missouri]]

Latest revision as of 10:17, 19 October 2024

Jamestown, Missouri
Town
Location in Moniteau County and the state of Missouri
Location in Moniteau County and the state of Missouri
Coordinates: 38°46′00″N 92°28′49″W / 38.76667°N 92.48028°W / 38.76667; -92.48028[1]
CountryUnited States
StateMissouri
CountyMoniteau
Founded1846
Incorporated1850
Named forE.H. and S.L. James
Area
[2]
 • Total
1.01 sq mi (2.61 km2)
 • Land1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation
[1]
869 ft (265 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total
330
 • Density330.33/sq mi (127.48/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
65046
Area code660
FIPS code29-36368[4]
GNIS feature ID2397011[1]

Jamestown is a village in northeastern Moniteau County, Missouri, United States. The population was 330 at the 2020 census,[3] down from 386 in 2010. It is part of the Jefferson City metropolitan area.

History

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Jamestown had its start in 1846 when E. H. and S. L. James established a country store at that point.[5][6] A post office called Jamestown has been in operation since 1850.[7]

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish Historic District and Dick-Kobel Homestead are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Jamestown.[8][9]

Geography

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The village is located on Missouri Route 87, approximately 12 miles (19 km) northeast of California, the county seat. Sandy Hook, on the Missouri River, is 4 miles (6 km) east on Missouri Route 179.[10]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Jamestown has a total area of 1.01 square miles (2.62 km2), of which 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2), or 0.70%, are water.[2] The village sits on a ridge which drains north toward Factory Creek, southeast into Haldiman Branch, and southwest into Hauck Branch. Factory Creek is an east-flowing direct tributary of the Missouri River, while the two branches flow southeast to Moniteau Creek, also a tributary of the Missouri.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880185—
189031369.2%
19003449.9%
1910305−11.3%
1920264−13.4%
19302733.4%
1940269−1.5%
1950245−8.9%
1960216−11.8%
197024312.5%
198031730.5%
1990298−6.0%
200038228.2%
20103861.0%
2020330−14.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[11]

2010 census

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As of the census[12] of 2010, there were 386 people, 161 households, and 100 families residing in the village. The population density was 386.0 inhabitants per square mile (149.0/km2). There were 187 housing units at an average density of 187.0 per square mile (72.2/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.9% White and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 161 households, of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.9% were non-families. 36.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.16.

The median age in the village was 36.6 years. 28.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.3% were from 25 to 44; 22% were from 45 to 64; and 19.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

2000 census

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As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 382 people, 175 households, and 103 families residing in the town. The population density was 381.2 inhabitants per square mile (147.2/km2). There were 191 housing units at an average density of 190.6 per square mile (73.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.12% White, 0.79% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.26% Pacific Islander, and 1.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.52% of the population.

There were 175 households, out of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.6% were non-families. 36.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.81.

In the town the population was spread out, with 23.0% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $31,667, and the median income for a family was $41,389. Males had a median income of $27,917 versus $20,461 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,498. About 3.7% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.6% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education

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There is one high school in Jamestown, Jamestown C-1 High School.

References

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  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jamestown, Missouri
  2. ^ a b "2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Missouri". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "P1. Race – Jamestown village, Missouri: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
  4. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ Eaton, David Wolfe (1917). How Missouri Counties, Towns and Streams Were Named. The State Historical Society of Missouri. pp. 333.
  6. ^ "Moniteau County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 10, 2016.
  7. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 10, 2016.
  8. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  9. ^ "National Register of Historic Places Listings". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 2/03/14 through 2/07/14. National Park Service. February 14, 2014.
  10. ^ Missouri Atlas & Gazetteer, DeLorme, 1998, First edition, p. 37, ISBN 0-89933-224-2
  11. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  12. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
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