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Jonesboro

Indiana · 1,510 residents (2025 est.) · 0.893 sq mi
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Jonesboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,833. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 309 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $79,500. Households here earn about 36% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,578
−16%since 2000
from 1,887 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,767 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 2,113 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.2
+14%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,510 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Jonesboro
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,833
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,974 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,888
+61%since 2000
from $16,723 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
+8%since 2010
from 0.340 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade29.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information15.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade0.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services0.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,500
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$975
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $394 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
21.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.6%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+17%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
31
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(1,824)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(33)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(92)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94%(1,483)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(52)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(37)
Diversity Score14.4%(227)
Diversity Score
14
+195%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.6%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+37%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.8%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.7%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2012
from 17.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
−77.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.5%
+22.6 ptssince 2017
from 66.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jonesboro, Indiana?

Jonesboro, Indiana has about 1,578 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jonesboro, Indiana?

The typical household in Jonesboro, Indiana earns about $45,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jonesboro, Indiana expensive?

In Jonesboro, Indiana, the median home is worth about $79,500, and the typical rent is about $975 a month.

How educated are people in Jonesboro, Indiana?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Jonesboro, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jonesboro, Indiana?

About 16.3% of people in Jonesboro, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jonesboro, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Jonesboro, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 495 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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