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Jonestown

Mississippi · 962 residents · 0.387 sq mi
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Jonestown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,652. Population has fallen 43% since 2000, a loss of 739 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $42,500. At a median age of 31.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 64% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

962
−43%since 2000
from 1,701 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,486 / sq mi
−43%since 2000
from 4,395 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
31.4
+47%since 2000
from 21.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
7671K1K2K2K1990201020202024Jonestown
2024852
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,652
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,085 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$11,839
+43%since 2000
from $8,258 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
6.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
51.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 52.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

$42,500
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$320
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $215 in 2000
US average: $1,124
46.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 51.3% in 2000
53.9% rent
2.6
+22%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.5%(42)
Black96.2%(1,637)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(8)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.4%(125)
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.5%(5)
Black98.1%(944)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(7)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.4%(32)
3
−54%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.9%
+30.0 ptssince 2000
from 47.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
2.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.3 min
−18%since 2000
from 29.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
82.6%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
25.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

27.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 26.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
49.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 54.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
17.0%
−47.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

37.3%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
62.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
17.9%
−59.5 ptssince 2013
from 77.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jonestown, Mississippi?

Jonestown, Mississippi has about 962 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jonestown, Mississippi?

The typical household in Jonestown, Mississippi earns about $16,652 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jonestown, Mississippi expensive?

In Jonestown, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $42,500, and the typical rent is about $320 a month.

How educated are people in Jonestown, Mississippi?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Jonestown, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jonestown, Mississippi?

About 51.2% of people in Jonestown, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jonestown, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Jonestown, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 505 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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

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