Jamestown, Pennsylvania

Coordinates: 41°29′11″N 80°26′18″W / 41.48639°N 80.43833°W / 41.48639; -80.43833
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Jamestown, Pennsylvania
The Gibson House, a historic site in the borough
The Gibson House, a historic site in the borough
Nickname: 
Gateway to Pymatuning
Location of Jamestown in Mercer County, Pennsylvania.
Location of Jamestown in Mercer County, Pennsylvania.
Jamestown, Pennsylvania is located in Pennsylvania
Jamestown, Pennsylvania
Jamestown, Pennsylvania
Location of Jamestown within Pennsylvania
Coordinates: 41°29′11″N 80°26′18″W / 41.48639°N 80.43833°W / 41.48639; -80.43833
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyMercer
Founded1798
Government
 • MayorJustin Pipp
Area
 • Total0.84 sq mi (2.17 km2)
 • Land0.83 sq mi (2.16 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Population
 • Total582
 • Density698.68/sq mi (269.70/km2)
Time zoneUTC-4 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (EDT)
Zip code
16134
Area code724
School districtJamestown School District
Websitewww.jamestown-pa.com

Jamestown is a borough in northwestern Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States, along the Shenango River. The population was reported as 580 on the 2020 census.[3] It is part of the Hermitage micropolitan area.

History[edit]

The town was founded in 1798 by James Campbell. The borough was incorporated in 1853.

The Jamestown area is served by the Jamestown Area School District, and is home to Combined Systems, Inc., a tactical weapons producer that exports tear gas and smoke grenades.[4]

The Gibson House was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.[5]

The 215 Restaurant has become one of the more known places to dine bringing a different flair to the area that most would have to travel further for.

Pymatuning Deer Park has become quite the tourist attraction bringing a zoo like experience with a small petting zoo and interactive bird cage.

Jamestown Coating Technologies employs a large amount of locals and distributes high quality paints, powder coats and more throughout the world.

Geography[edit]

Jamestown is located at 41°29′11″N 80°26′18″W / 41.48639°N 80.43833°W / 41.48639; -80.43833 (41.486417, −80.438354).[6]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 0.8 square miles (2.1 km2), of which 0.8 square miles (2.1 km2) is land and 1.27% is water.

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1860256
1870572123.4%
188097470.3%
1890822−15.6%
19008341.5%
1910822−1.4%
1920818−0.5%
1930710−13.2%
194081915.4%
195093113.7%
1960897−3.7%
19709374.5%
1980854−8.9%
1990761−10.9%
2000636−16.4%
2010617−3.0%
2020580−6.0%
2021 (est.)575[3]−0.9%
Sources:[7][8][9][2]

Climate[edit]

Climate data for Jamestown, Pennsylvania (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1932–present)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 70
(21)
75
(24)
84
(29)
89
(32)
93
(34)
98
(37)
102
(39)
99
(37)
99
(37)
88
(31)
81
(27)
73
(23)
102
(39)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 33.7
(0.9)
36.3
(2.4)
45.2
(7.3)
59.1
(15.1)
69.5
(20.8)
77.5
(25.3)
81.1
(27.3)
79.7
(26.5)
73.6
(23.1)
61.9
(16.6)
49.5
(9.7)
38.6
(3.7)
58.8
(14.9)
Daily mean °F (°C) 25.0
(−3.9)
26.4
(−3.1)
34.7
(1.5)
46.9
(8.3)
57.6
(14.2)
66.0
(18.9)
69.9
(21.1)
68.4
(20.2)
62.0
(16.7)
50.9
(10.5)
40.3
(4.6)
30.9
(−0.6)
48.2
(9.0)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 16.4
(−8.7)
16.5
(−8.6)
24.3
(−4.3)
34.7
(1.5)
45.6
(7.6)
54.4
(12.4)
58.7
(14.8)
57.1
(13.9)
50.5
(10.3)
40.0
(4.4)
31.1
(−0.5)
23.2
(−4.9)
37.7
(3.2)
Record low °F (°C) −27
(−33)
−27
(−33)
−18
(−28)
3
(−16)
21
(−6)
28
(−2)
35
(2)
32
(0)
27
(−3)
14
(−10)
−2
(−19)
−19
(−28)
−27
(−33)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 3.16
(80)
2.26
(57)
3.00
(76)
3.93
(100)
3.92
(100)
4.90
(124)
4.63
(118)
3.77
(96)
4.24
(108)
3.55
(90)
3.22
(82)
3.22
(82)
43.80
(1,113)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 18.6
(47)
13.3
(34)
9.5
(24)
1.6
(4.1)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.1
(0.25)
5.0
(13)
13.4
(34)
61.5
(156)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 17.1 13.3 13.0 14.1 13.6 12.9 12.5 11.3 10.6 13.7 13.8 15.5 161.4
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) 10.3 7.6 4.7 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 2.3 7.6 33.6
Source: NOAA[10][11]

Demographics[edit]

As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 636 people, 269 households, and 171 families residing in the borough. The population density was 819.5 inhabitants per square mile (316.4/km2). There were 297 housing units at an average density of 382.7 per square mile (147.8/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 99.53% White, and 0.47% from two or more races.

There were 269 households, out of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.9% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.1% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the borough the population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 87.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.3 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $26,979, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $31,875 versus $17,917 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $15,199. About 11.6% of families and 15.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.3% of those under age 18 and 3.4% of those age 65 or over.

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References[edit]

  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved Oct 12, 2022.
  3. ^ a b Bureau, US Census. "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021". Census.gov. US Census Bureau. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
  4. ^ Chatterjee, Pratap (February 4, 2011). "Egypt's Military-industrial Complex". The Guardian. Guardian News and Media Ltd. Retrieved February 5, 2011.
  5. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  6. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
  8. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  9. ^ "Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions Datasets: Subcounty Resident Population Estimates: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012". Population Estimates. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 11 June 2013. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
  10. ^ "NowData – NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
  11. ^ "Station: Jamestown 2 NW, PA". U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991-2020). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved August 7, 2021.

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