Jamestown Population 2026

Jamestown has a population of 15,422, making it the #3026 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in North Dakota. It is about 571× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Jamestown (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

15,422

Rank in United States

#3026

Coordinates

46.91°N, 98.71°W

~429 m elevation · America/Chicago

Distance to capital (Washington)

1,968 km

1,222 miles, straight line

Other big cities in North Dakota

City	Population	Rank in United States
Fargo	118,523	#247
Bismarck	75,092	#500
Grand Forks	57,011	#736
Minot	49,450	#886
West Fargo	33,597	#1364
Williston	26,977	#1741
Dickinson	23,765	#1999
Mandan	21,382	#2221

Cities near Jamestown

West Fargo33,597 people · ~137 km away
Fargo118,523 people · ~146 km away
Moorhead42,005 people · ~147 km away
Bismarck75,092 people · ~158 km away
Aberdeen28,102 people · ~162 km away
Mandan21,382 people · ~166 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Jamestown?

Jamestown has a population of 15,422 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3026 biggest city in United States.

What state is Jamestown in?

Jamestown is located in North Dakota, United States.

Is Jamestown the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 1,968 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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