Jamaica, Iowa

Jamaica is a city located in Guthrie County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 237.

Geography

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Location of Jamaica, Iowa

Jamaica is located at 41°50'47" North, 94°18'27" West (41.846494, -94.307442)Template:GR.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.2 km² (0.5 mi²). 1.2 km² (0.5 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 237 people, 102 households, and 57 families residing in the city. The population density is 198.9/km² (518.1/mi²). There are 114 housing units at an average density of 95.7/km² (249.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 98.73% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.27% from other races, and 0.00% from two or more races. 1.27% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 102 households out of which 24.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% are married couples living together, 4.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 44.1% are non-families. 36.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 17.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.32 and the average family size is 3.16.

In the city the population is spread out with 24.5% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 88.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 86.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $35,417, and the median income for a family is $41,875. Males have a median income of $27,917 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the city is $18,850. 14.5% of the population and 8.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 31.9% of those under the age of 18 and 5.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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