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Jonesboro

Louisiana · 4,704 residents · 4.847 sq mi
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Jonesboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,163. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $62,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,704
+20%since 2000
from 3,914 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
970 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 808 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.7
−7%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Jonesboro
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,163
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,734 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,008
+32%since 2000
from $12,869 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
−15.4 ptssince 2000
from 32.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance15.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services4.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,500
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$576
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $298 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.8%
−35.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
49.8% rent
Vacancy rate
15.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−25%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.8%(2,107)
Black44.8%(1,754)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(17)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.9%(2,464)
2010
White, non-Hispanic42.3%(1,991)
Black55.3%(2,601)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(37)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other0.5%(22)
Diversity Score63.3%(2,979)
Diversity Score
63
+1%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+38%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.1%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.5%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jonesboro, Louisiana?

Jonesboro, Louisiana has about 4,704 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jonesboro, Louisiana?

The typical household in Jonesboro, Louisiana earns about $38,163 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jonesboro, Louisiana expensive?

In Jonesboro, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $62,500, and the typical rent is about $576 a month.

How educated are people in Jonesboro, Louisiana?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Jonesboro, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jonesboro, Louisiana?

About 16.9% of people in Jonesboro, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jonesboro, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Jonesboro, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 399 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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