About Jamaica
Learn more about the city of Jamaica by reading about the specific demographics and lifestyle that is unique to this city area. This includes local information such as age ranges, population, income, households, schools, search tips, restaurants, shopping, local flavor and more. Knowing the area of Jamaica will be essential if you are going to consider renting in Jamaica. You can also view apartments for rent in Jamaica, NY by clicking the link and search box below.
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Jamaica Demographic Information
- Age Ranges
- Population
- Income
- Households
- Schools
| Age Ranges | |
|---|---|
| 0-9 | 13.68% |
| 10-17 | 10.42% |
| 18-29 | 18.37% |
| 30-39 | 16.87% |
| 40-49 | 14.50% |
| 50-64 | 14.43% |
| 65 & Over | 11.73% |
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Land Area | 303.31 sq mi |
| Total Population | 8,289,789 |
| Population Density Ranking (National) | 97th percentile |
| Population Density Ranking (State) | 74th percentile |
| Population Growth Rate | 0 |
| Population Growth Rate Ranking (National) | 56th percentile |
| Population Growth Rate Ranking (State) | 86th percentile |
| Income | |
|---|---|
| Median Income | $39,595 |
| Average Income Households W/ Children | $58,680 |
| Median Income Ranking (National) | 47th percentile |
| Median Income Ranking (State) | 41st percentile |
| Average Income Households W/ Children Ranking (National) | 60th percentile |
| Average Income Households W/ Children Ranking (State) | 52nd percentile |
| Households | |
|---|---|
| Married | 38th percentile |
| Single | 62nd percentile |
| Married With Children | 18th percentile |
| Married With No Children | 20th percentile |
| Single With Children | 12th percentile |
| Single With No Children | 50th percentile |
| Schools | |
|---|---|
| School District Name | NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28 |
| Student/Teacher Ratio | 16.55 : 1 |
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Jamaica Living
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