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Jonesboro

Illinois · 1,711 residents · 2.7 sq mi
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Jonesboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,355. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $86,200. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,711
−8%since 2000
from 1,853 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
634 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 686 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.4
+5%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Jonesboro
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,355
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,441 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,126
+57%since 2000
from $15,372 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.6%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,200
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$629
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $284 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
28.3% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+42%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(1,788)
Black0.6%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(22)
Asian0.5%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(109)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(1,560)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(62)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other4.5%(76)
Diversity Score21.1%(361)
Diversity Score
21
+257%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.2%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+45%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 52.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.3%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−80.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jonesboro, Illinois?

Jonesboro, Illinois has about 1,711 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jonesboro, Illinois?

The typical household in Jonesboro, Illinois earns about $37,355 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jonesboro, Illinois expensive?

In Jonesboro, Illinois, the median home is worth about $86,200, and the typical rent is about $629 a month.

How educated are people in Jonesboro, Illinois?

About 25.2% of adults age 25 and over in Jonesboro, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jonesboro, Illinois?

About 22.9% of people in Jonesboro, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jonesboro, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Jonesboro, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 16 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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