Jonesborough, TN Demographics

What is the population of Jonesborough?

There are 5,891 residents in Jonesborough, with a median age of 47.3. Of this, 49.09% are males and 50.91% are females. US-born citizens make up 94.14% of the resident pool in Jonesborough, while non-US-born citizens account for 4.89%. Additionally, 0.97% of the population is represented by non-citizens. A total of 4,621 people in Jonesborough currently live in the same house as they did last year.
Y-o-Y Change
Total Population 5,891 2.5%
Male Population 2,892 -2.5%
Female Population 2,999 7.8%
Male Population 49.09%
Female Population 50.91%
Y-o-Y Change
Median Age 47.3 1.1%
Citizen U.S. Born 5,546 1.4%
Citizen not U.S. Born 288 25.2%
Not Citizen 57 16.3%
Citizen U.S. Born 94.14%
Citizen not U.S. Born 4.89%
Not Citizen 0.97%
Y-o-Y Change
Moved from Abroad 20 N/A
Moved from Same County 757 -22.4%
Moved from Same State 206 -18.9%
Moved from Different State 280 0.7%
Same House as Last Year 4,621 9.2%
Moved from Abroad 0.34%
Moved from Same County 12.87%
Moved from Same State 3.5%
Moved from Different State 4.76%
Same House as Last Year 78.54%

What are the employment statistics in Jonesborough?

White-collar workers make up 81.85% of the working population in Jonesborough, while blue-collar employees account for 18.15%. There are also 457 entrepreneurs in Jonesborough (16.23% of the workforce); 1,735 workers employed in private companies (61.61%); and 369 people working in governmental institutions (13.1%).
Y-o-Y Change
White Collar 2,305 -2.1%
Blue Collar 511 19.9%
White Collar 81.85%
Blue Collar 18.15%
Y-o-Y Change
Self Employees 457 27.3%
Private Companies 1,735 -2.4%
Governmental Workers 369 -19.4%
Not for Profit Companies 255 36.4%
Self Employees 16.23%
Private Companies 61.61%
Governmental Workers 13.1%
Not for Profit Companies 9.06%

How many households are there in Jonesborough?

There are a total of 2,512 households in Jonesborough, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 61.19% of these Jonesborough households, while non-family units account for the remaining 38.81%. Additionally, 24.28% of households have children and 75.72% of households are without children.
Y-o-Y Change
Total households 2,512 9.9%
Average People per Household 2 N/A
Family Households 1,537 3.6%
Non-Family Households 975 21.6%
Family Households 61.19%
Non-Family Households 38.81%
Y-o-Y Change
Households with Children 610 20.1%
Households without Children 1,902 7.0%
Households with Children 24.28%
Households without Children 75.72%

What are the median and average incomes in Jonesborough?

The average annual household income in Jonesborough is $90,719, while the median household income sits at $68,802 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $80,735, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $92,917.
Y-o-Y Change
Average Household Income $90,719 9.8%
Median Household Income $68,802 6.7%
People below Poverty Level 46 N/A
People above Poverty Level 4,685 0.4%

How many homeowners and renters are there in Jonesborough?

There are 2,752 housing units in Jonesborough, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1986. Of the 2,512 occupied housing units in Jonesborough, 64.97% are owner-occupied, while 35.03% have renters living in them. Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 67.59% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $239,700. In general, housing costs reach $1,042 per month in Jonesborough.
Y-o-Y Change
Housing Units 2,752 9.3%
Median Year Built 1986 0.3%
Built in 1939 or Earlier 331 -18.9%
Built between 1940 and 1949 98 -11.7%
Built between 1950 and 1959 225 -6.2%
Built between 1960 and 1969 189 12.5%
Built between 1970 and 1979 479 31.2%
Built between 1980 and 1989 95 48.4%
Built between 1990 and 1999 345 2.1%
Built between 2000 and 2009 586 8.3%
Built between 2010 and 2019 404 42.8%
Y-o-Y Change
Occupied Housing Units 2,512 9.9%
Owner Occupied 1,632 7.1%
Renter Occupied $880 15.6%
Owner Occupied 64.97%
Renter Occupied 35.03%
Y-o-Y Change
With Mortgage 1,103 0.1%
Without Mortgage 529 25.4%
Median Value with Mortgage $239,700 25.5%
Median Value without Mortgage $210,300 22.1%
Median Housing Costs per Month $1,042 14.6%
With Mortgage 67.59%
Without Mortgage 32.41%

What is the level of education in Jonesborough?

Approximately 31.59% of the population in Jonesborough holds a high school degree (that's 1,543 residents), while 29.79% have attained a college certificate (1,873 locals) and 15.76% have a bachelor's degree (770 people).
Y-o-Y Change
No High School 79 19.7%
Some High School 1,543 -1.0%
Some College 1,873 16.8%
Associate Degree 505 26.9%
Bachelor's Degree 770 -17.2%
Graduate Degree 533 -12.3%
No High School 1.62%
Some High School 31.59%
Some College 29.79%
Associate Degree 10.34%
Bachelor's Degree 15.76%
Graduate Degree 10.91%

What is the marital status of Jonesborough residents?

A total of 1,271 people in Jonesborough have never been married (which represents 24.45% of the total population), while 2,571 of them are wedded (49.45%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 161 (3.1%) and 996 (19.16%), respectively.
Y-o-Y Change
Never Married 1,271 13.2%
Married 2,571 -2.3%
Separated 161 46.4%
Widowed 361 -12.2%
Divorced 996 996.0%
Never Married 24.45%
Married 49.45%
Separated 3.1%
Widowed 6.94%
Divorced 19.16%

What are the most common means of transportation in Jonesborough?

The top three means of transportation people in Jonesborough use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle.
Y-o-Y Change
Car 2,187 0.6%
Walk 126 -10.6%

What is the median and average household income in Jonesborough by zipcode?

ZipCode Population Number of Households Median Income Average Income
37659 28,040 11,512 $67,272.00 $87,336.00

Methodology & Disclaimers

Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 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.