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Jonesville

Virginia · 872 residents · 1.111 sq mi
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Jonesville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,691. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 11% 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 $105,800. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 79% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
872
−12%since 2000
from 995 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
785 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 896 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
+3%since 2000
from 44.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8119951K1K2K1990201020202024Jonesville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$15,691
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,548 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,596
+1%since 2000
from $18,347 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
48.9%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 32.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction7.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing4.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,800
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$336
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $197 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
43.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 51.1% in 2000
56.8% rent
Afford Score
6.7
+73%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(985)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.3%(13)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95%(828)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(6)
Diversity Score7.8%(68)
Diversity Score
8
+521%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.8%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+69%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
23.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.0%
−14.8 ptssince 2011
from 50.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.2%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
56.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.3%
−78.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jonesville, Virginia?

Jonesville, Virginia has about 872 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jonesville, Virginia?

The typical household in Jonesville, Virginia earns about $15,691 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jonesville, Virginia expensive?

In Jonesville, Virginia, the median home is worth about $105,800, and the typical rent is about $336 a month.

How educated are people in Jonesville, Virginia?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Jonesville, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jonesville, Virginia?

About 48.9% of people in Jonesville, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jonesville, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Jonesville, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 55 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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