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Jonesboro

Louisiana · 4,106 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 $26,738. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $74,000. The poverty rate of 33.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% 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
4,106
+5%since 2000
from 3,914 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
847 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 808 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.4
−2%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Jonesboro
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,738
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,734 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,562
+13%since 2000
from $12,869 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 32.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,000
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$539
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $298 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.1%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
50.9% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+27%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic37.3%(1,531)
Black50.3%(2,066)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(267)
Asian2.5%(102)
Other1.5%(61)
Diversity Score73.4%(3,013)
Diversity Score
73
+17%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+93%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
21.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
28.1%
−27.5 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.3%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
44.1%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.0%
−67.8 ptssince 2013
from 80.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jonesboro, Louisiana?

Jonesboro, Louisiana has about 4,106 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jonesboro, Louisiana?

The typical household in Jonesboro, Louisiana earns about $26,738 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 $74,000, and the typical rent is about $539 a month.

How educated are people in Jonesboro, Louisiana?

About 7.1% 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 33.7% of people in Jonesboro, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jonesboro, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Jonesboro, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 199 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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