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Jonestown

Texas · 2,365 residents · 6.525 sq mi
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Jonestown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $95,809. Population has grown 41% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $327,300. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 50% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 177%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,365
+41%since 2000
from 1,681 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
362 / sq mi
+41%since 2000
from 258 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
+33%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Jonestown
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,809
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,167 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,844
+191%since 2000
from $21,256 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.0%
+32.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$327,300
+177%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$955
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $718 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
15.1% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+87%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(1,859)
Black0.8%(20)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(286)
Asian2.3%(55)
Other1.6%(38)
Diversity Score38.1%(901)
Diversity Score
38
+54%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.8%
+21.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.3 min
+17%since 2000
from 28.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 12.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
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
4.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.7%
−66.6 ptssince 2013
from 78.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jonestown, Texas?

Jonestown, Texas has about 2,365 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jonestown, Texas?

The typical household in Jonestown, Texas earns about $95,809 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 $327,300, and the typical rent is about $955 a month.

How educated are people in Jonestown, Texas?

About 40.8% 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 10.9% 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 1,115 residents, a change of about 89 percent over that period.

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