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Jonesboro

Indiana · 1,516 residents · 0.893 sq mi
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Jonesboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,270. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 371 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $60,700. Households here earn about 36% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,516
−20%since 2000
from 1,887 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,698 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 2,113 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
+13%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Jonesboro
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,270
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,974 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,892
+49%since 2000
from $16,723 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade37.4%
US avg: 10%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,700
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$778
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $394 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
25.3% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+10%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(1,345)
Black0.9%(14)
Hispanic / Latino4%(61)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other1.9%(29)
Diversity Score17.9%(272)
Diversity Score
18
+267%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+36%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.0%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
44.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.1%
−72.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jonesboro, Indiana?

Jonesboro, Indiana has about 1,516 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jonesboro, Indiana?

The typical household in Jonesboro, Indiana earns about $37,270 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 $60,700, and the typical rent is about $778 a month.

How educated are people in Jonesboro, Indiana?

About 12.5% 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 12.3% 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 557 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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