Jamestown Population 2026
Jamestown has a population of 30,075, making it the #1547 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in New York. It is about 293× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
30,075
Rank in United States
#1547
Coordinates
42.10°N, 79.24°W
~420 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
402 km
250 miles, straight line
Other big cities in New York
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | 8,804,190 | #1 |
| Buffalo | 258,071 | #82 |
| Rochester | 209,802 | #112 |
| Yonkers | 201,116 | #122 |
| Syracuse | 144,142 | #193 |
| Amherst | 122,366 | #235 |
| Albany | 101,228 | #318 |
| West Albany | 93,794 | #358 |
Cities near Jamestown
- Erie99,475 people · ~70 km away
- West Seneca44,711 people · ~91 km away
- Buffalo258,071 people · ~93 km away
- Cheektowaga75,178 people · ~98 km away
- Amherst122,366 people · ~104 km away
- North Tonawanda30,785 people · ~109 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Jamestown?
Jamestown has a population of 30,075 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1547 biggest city in United States.
What state is Jamestown in?
Jamestown is located in New York, United States.
Is Jamestown the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 402 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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