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Population of Jamaica, Iowa

StateIowa
Land Area (mi²)0.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)414.5/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-1.56% (-3)
Growth Since 2020-24.4% (-61)
Rank in State693th
Rank in Country24331th

The population of Jamaica, IA in 2022 is estimated to be 189. This is a decrease of -1.56% (-3 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Jamaica by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Jamaica by Age

Jamaica Population Pyramid 2022
Jamaica Median Age
40.8
Total
36.4
Male
50
Female
Jamaica Sex Ratio
59.2%
148
Male
40.8%
102
Female
Jamaica Age Dependency Ratio
41.7
Old Age Dependency Ratio
38.1
Child Dependency Ratio
Jamaica Adults
197
Adults
(58 of whom are seniors) in Jamaica.

Population of Jamaica by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Jamaica

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 10%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 9.46%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 10.78%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Jamaica

While the overall poverty rate of Jamaica is 10%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (10.78%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (9.46%).

Poverty Rate of Jamaica by Employment Status and Sex

2.78%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
0%
Male Employed
75%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Jamaica by Education

2.7%
Less Than 9th Grade
25%
High School
1.52%
Some College
4.76%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Jamaica

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Jamaica

The most common language spoken in Jamaica is English, with 84.84% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 15.16% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Jamaica by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Jamaica, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Jamaica by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree21.14%
Bachelors Degree1910.8%
Associates Degree179.66%
Some College4927.84%
High School Graduate5229.55%
9th to 12th Grade3318.75%
Less Than 9th Grade42.27%

Earnings Statistics of Jamaica by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$35,179

Average Earnings

$38,125

Average Male

$21,250

Average Female