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Jonestown

Texas · 2,687 residents (2025 est.) · 6.525 sq mi
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Jonestown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $128,224. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 51% since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $557,600. With a median age of 53.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 289%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,535
+51%since 2000
from 1,681 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
389 / sq mi
+51%since 2000
from 258 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.6
+44%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,687 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Jonestown
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$128,224
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,167 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$93,155
+338%since 2000
from $21,256 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.0%
+49.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.483
+3%since 2010
from 0.471 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food6.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$557,600
+289%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,515
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $718 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.6%
+20.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
6.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
8.0%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+139%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
97
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(1,466)
Black0.8%(13)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(161)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.8%(416)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(2,066)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(302)
Asian3.6%(90)
Other3%(77)
Diversity Score39.9%(1,012)
Diversity Score
40
+61%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.6%
+31.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.6%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.8 min
+26%since 2000
from 28.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.6%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
40.5%
+37.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% 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
5.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−10.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.4%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
70.0%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Female
46.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.7%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2012
from 16.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.3%
−69.0 ptssince 2013
from 78.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2017
from 92.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2016
from 85.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.7%
−9.7 ptssince 2016
from 13.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jonestown, Texas?

Jonestown, Texas has about 2,535 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jonestown, Texas?

The typical household in Jonestown, Texas earns about $128,224 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jonestown, Texas expensive?

In Jonestown, Texas, the median home is worth about $557,600, and the typical rent is about $2,515 a month.

How educated are people in Jonestown, Texas?

About 50.6% of adults age 25 and over in Jonestown, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jonestown, Texas?

About 4.3% of people in Jonestown, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jonestown, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Jonestown, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,285 residents, a change of about 103 percent over that period.

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