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Jonestown

Pennsylvania · 36 residents · 0.367 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $241,700. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 97%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
36
+6%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
98 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 93 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.5
+11%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
17671171672172000201020202024Jonestown
202436
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$26,386
+45%since 2000
from $18,193 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.2%
+41.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.513
+77%since 2010
from 0.290 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade50%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$241,700
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
76.5%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
23.5% rent
Vacancy rate
48.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
46.2%
−53.8 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(34)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(36)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
50.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
50.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
23.5%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
28.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 34.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.9%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
36.1%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.3%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
33.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2012
from 34.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−94.8 ptssince 2013
from 94.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2017
from 69.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jonestown, Pennsylvania?

Jonestown, Pennsylvania has about 36 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Jonestown, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Jonestown, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $241,700.

How educated are people in Jonestown, Pennsylvania?

About 25.0% of adults age 25 and over in Jonestown, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jonestown, Pennsylvania?

About 16.7% of people in Jonestown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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