Jonesboro Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Jonesboro?
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There are 77,391 residents in Jonesboro, with a median age of 34. Of this, 48.34% are males and 51.66% are females. US-born citizens make up 94.13% of the resident pool in Jonesboro, while non-US-born citizens account for 1.99%. Additionally, 3.88% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 57,856 people in Jonesboro currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 57,856 people in Jonesboro currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 77,391 | 1.8% |
| Male Population | 37,407 | 2.2% |
| Female Population | 39,984 | 1.4% |
Male population 48.34%
Female population 51.66%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 34 | 3.7% |
| Citizen US Born | 72,849 | 2.1% |
| Citizen not US Born | 1,543 | -8.5% |
| Not Citizen | 2,999 | 0.6% |
Citizen US Born 94.13%
Citizen not US Born 1.99%
Not Citizen 3.88%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 723 | 14.2% |
| Moved from Same County | 11,205 | -7.0% |
| Moved from Same State | 5,051 | 5.7% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,981 | 13.3% |
| Same House as Last Year | 57,856 | 3.1% |
Moved from Abroad 0.94%
Moved from Same County 14.59%
Moved from Same State 6.58%
Moved from Different State 2.58%
Same House as Last Year 75.32%
What are the employment statistics in Jonesboro?
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White-collar workers make up 78.01% of the working population in Jonesboro, while blue-collar employees account for 21.99%. There are also 3,432 entrepreneurs in Jonesboro (9.5% of the workforce); 23,762 workers employed in private companies (65.77%); and 5,237 people working in governmental institutions (14.5%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 28,183 | 6.1% |
| Blue Collar | 7,945 | -9.2% |
White Collar 78.01%
Blue Collar 21.99%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 3,432 | -0.3% |
| Private Companies | 23,762 | 1.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 5,237 | 8.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 3,697 | 3.8% |
Self Employees 9.5%
Private Companies 65.77%
Governmental Workers 14.5%
Not for Profit Companies 10.23%
How many households are there in Jonesboro?
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There are a total of 30,123 households in Jonesboro, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 63.04% of these Jonesboro households, while non-family units account for the remaining 36.96%. Additionally, 33.87% of households have children and 66.13% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 30,123 | 3.2% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -1.2% |
| Family Households | 18,991 | 4.1% |
| Non-family Households | 11,132 | 1.8% |
Family Households 63.04%
Non-family Households 36.96%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 10,204 | 1.7% |
| Households without Children | 19,919 | 4.0% |
Households with Children 33.87%
Households without Children 66.13%
What are the median and average incomes in Jonesboro?
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The average annual household income in Jonesboro is $72,139, while the median household income sits at $47,062 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $50,140, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $59,742. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $23,781 and $42,378, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $72,139 | 6.7% |
| Median Household Income | $47,062 | 2.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | 14,757 | 15.0% |
| People above Poverty Level | 58,363 | -0.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Jonesboro?
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There are 32,901 housing units in Jonesboro, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1990. Of the 30,123 occupied housing units in Jonesboro, 52.26% are owner-occupied, while 47.74% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 60.32% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $169,500. In general, housing costs reach $800 per month in Jonesboro.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 60.32% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $169,500. In general, housing costs reach $800 per month in Jonesboro.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 32,901 | 3.0% |
| Median Year Built | 1990 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 804 | -13.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 499 | -1.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,610 | 3.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3,150 | 32.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 5,471 | 0.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 4,992 | 14.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 5,995 | -7.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 5,309 | 1.3% |
| Built in 2010 or Later | 5,071 | 1.3% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 30,123 | 3.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 15,742 | 5.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 14,381 | 1.2% |
Owner Occupied 52.26%
Renter Occupied 47.74%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 9,496 | 1.6% |
| Without Mortgage | 6,246 | 10.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $169,500 | 5.7% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $149,100 | 8.2% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $800 | 2.2% |
With Mortgage 60.32%
Without Mortgage 39.68%
What is the level of education in Jonesboro?
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Approximately 34.6% of the population in Jonesboro holds a high school degree (that's 20,259 residents), while 26.6% have attained a college certificate (14,447 locals) and 17.08% have a bachelor's degree (10,003 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 2,123 | 34.4% |
| Some High School | 20,259 | -0.1% |
| Some College | 14,447 | 5.2% |
| Associate Degree | 4,941 | 12.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10,003 | 3.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,657 | 5.0% |
No High School 3.63%
Some High School 34.6%
Some College 26.6%
Associate Degree 8.44%
Bachelor's Degree 17.08%
Graduate Degree 9.66%
What is the marital status of Jonesboro residents?
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A total of 21,997 people in Jonesboro have never been married (which represents 35.7% of the total population), while 28,629 of them are wedded (46.46%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,454 (2.36%) and 7,310 (11.86%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 21,997 | 2.6% |
| Married | 28,629 | 6.5% |
| Separated | 1,454 | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 3,682 | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7,310 | -8.7% |
Never Married 35.7%
Married 46.46%
Separated 2.36%
Widowed 5.98%
Divorced 11.86%
What are the most common means of transportation in Jonesboro?
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The top three means of transportation people in Jonesboro use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 33,336 residents commute by car, 612 prefer going to work by walking and 83 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 33,336 | 2.3% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 83 | -66.8% |
| Bicycle | 40 | 11.1% |
| Walk | 612 | -16.3% |
What is the median and average household income in Jonesboro by zipcode?
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Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2020 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
