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Jonestown

Pennsylvania · 115 residents · 0.367 sq mi
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The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 81 residents. 14% 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 $107,100. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
115
+238%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
313 / sq mi
+238%since 2000
from 93 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.8
+12%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
17671171672172000201020202024Jonestown
202436
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$34,531
+90%since 2000
from $18,193 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.8%
+36.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade20.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance20.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical20.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,100
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
9.1% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(34)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(105)
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
14.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.9 min
+271%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.8%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.4%
+14.3 ptssince 2011
from 34.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−89.3 ptssince 2013
from 94.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jonestown, Pennsylvania?

Jonestown, Pennsylvania has about 115 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Jonestown, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Jonestown, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $107,100.

How educated are people in Jonestown, Pennsylvania?

About 14.3% 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 0.0% of people in Jonestown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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