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Jonestown

Texas · 1,834 residents · 6.525 sq mi
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Jonestown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,853. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $116,400. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,834
+9%since 2000
from 1,681 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
281 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 258 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.5
+25%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Jonestown
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,853
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,167 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,824
+50%since 2000
from $21,256 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services5.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,400
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$996
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $718 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.9%
−16.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
20.3% rent
Vacancy rate
15.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.4%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+23%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(1,505)
Black0.8%(15)
Hispanic / Latino13%(239)
Asian1.6%(29)
Other1.9%(35)
Diversity Score37.5%(688)
Diversity Score
38
+52%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.3 min
+17%since 2000
from 28.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.8%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Female
46.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Foreign born
9.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.9%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jonestown, Texas?

Jonestown, Texas has about 1,834 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jonestown, Texas?

The typical household in Jonestown, Texas earns about $51,853 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 $116,400, and the typical rent is about $996 a month.

How educated are people in Jonestown, Texas?

About 21.0% 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 8.8% 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 584 residents, a change of about 47 percent over that period.

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