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Jonesville

Louisiana · 1,531 residents (2025 est.) · 1.92 sq mi
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Jonesville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,684. Population has fallen 48% since 2000, a loss of 1,181 residents. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $112,800. With a median age of 50.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 28% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,288
−48%since 2000
from 2,469 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
671 / sq mi
−48%since 2000
from 1,286 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.2
+44%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,531 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Jonesville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,684
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,622 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,441
+121%since 2000
from $10,173 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.6%
+25.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 36.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
−16%since 2010
from 0.430 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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
$112,800
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,016
+100%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $279 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
29.2% rent
Vacancy rate
32.4%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+48%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
76
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic39.4%(972)
Black58.6%(1,448)
Hispanic / Latino1%(24)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.5%(1,518)
2024
White, non-Hispanic28%(361)
Black70.1%(903)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(24)
Diversity Score53.7%(692)
Diversity Score
54
−13%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.6%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 57.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+10%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
13.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−17.6 ptssince 2011
from 24.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.0%
−12.7 ptssince 2011
from 49.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.4%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
58.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2012
from 20.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
−65.1 ptssince 2013
from 69.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.6%
+38.3 ptssince 2017
from 43.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jonesville, Louisiana?

Jonesville, Louisiana has about 1,288 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jonesville, Louisiana?

The typical household in Jonesville, Louisiana earns about $43,684 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jonesville, Louisiana expensive?

In Jonesville, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $112,800, and the typical rent is about $1,016 a month.

How educated are people in Jonesville, Louisiana?

About 22.7% of adults age 25 and over in Jonesville, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jonesville, Louisiana?

About 34.3% of people in Jonesville, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jonesville, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Jonesville, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,432 residents, a change of about -53 percent over that period.

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