Jonesboro is a town located in Jackson Parish Louisiana. Jonesboro has a 2024 population of 3,988. Jonesboro is currently declining at a rate of -0.77% annually and its population has decreased by -2.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,111 in 2020.
The average household income in Jonesboro is $42,621 with a poverty rate of 40.97%. The median age in Jonesboro is 36.5 years: 34.9 years for males, and 38.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jonesboro was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,942 | 46.96% |
| Black or African American | 1,872 | 45.27% |
| Two or more races | 195 | 4.72% |
| Other race | 101 | 2.44% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.29% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.02% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,311 | 2.46 | 38.2 | 61.8 |
| Non Family | 547 | 1.26 | 41.9 | 58.1 |
| Female | 324 | 3.74 | 19.8 | 80.2 |
| Married | 291 | 3.36 | 60.1 | 39.9 |
| Male | 149 | 2.34 | 22.1 | 77.9 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
38.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 483 | 15.7% |
| Associates Degree | 470 | 15.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 232 | 7.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 26 | 0.85% |
| High School Graduate | 1,282 | 41.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 156 | 5.07% |
| Some College | 427 | 13.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,523 | 1,162 | 73 |
| Black | 1,272 | 1,017 | 183 |
| 2+ Races | 181 | 176 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 74 | 63 | 0 |
| Other Race | 54 | 54 | 2 |
| Islander | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Native American | 12 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 14.39%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,000 | $0 | $52,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $22,044 | $25,313 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,132 | $0 | $27,917 |
| Overall | $27,672 | $33,390 | $23,250 |
| Some College | $29,028 | $36,222 | $23,375 |
$27,672
Average Earnings
$33,390
Average Male
$23,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.23% of Jonesboro residents speak only English, while 2.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.61% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,527 | 823 | 53.9% |
| White | 1,472 | 420 | 28.53% |
| Multiple | 171 | 46 | 26.9% |
| Hispanic | 55 | 40 | 72.73% |
| Other | 33 | 33 | 100% |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 100% |
40.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
40.77%
Male Poverty Rate
41.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jonesboro is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jonesboro is Multiple, with 26.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 46.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 46.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.45% |
| Some College | 35.99% |
| High School | 25.62% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 25% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 92.86% |
| Female Employed | 30.14% |
| Male Employed | 8.95% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $36,062 | $46,972 |
| Households | $28,963 | $42,621 |
| Married Families | $67,361 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,004 | $31,229 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
20.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
20.5%
Male Marriage Rate
20.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
194
Number of Veterans
194
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| World War II | 82 |
| First Gulf War | 27 |
| Vietnam | 27 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 101 |
| 65 to 74 | 51 |
| 35 to 54 | 22 |
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 162 | 10.11% |
| Black | 18 | 1.31% |
| Other Race | 9 | 10.98% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 8.74% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 2.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
83.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
34.5%
Labor Force Participation
33.9%
Employment Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.51%
Born in Jonesboro
97.29%
Native Born
2.71%
Foreign Born
2.25%
Non Citizen
0.46%
Naturalized
97.29% of Jonesboro residents were born in the United States, with 77.51% having been born in Louisiana. 2.25% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,835 | -30 | -0.78% |
| 2028 | 3,865 | -31 | -0.8% |
| 2027 | 3,896 | -31 | -0.79% |
| 2026 | 3,927 | -30 | -0.76% |
| 2025 | 3,957 | -31 | -0.78% |
| 2024 | 3,988 | -31 | -0.77% |
| 2023 | 4,019 | -24 | -0.59% |
| 2022 | 4,043 | -34 | -0.83% |
| 2021 | 4,077 | -34 | -0.83% |
| 2020 | 4,111 | -358 | -8.01% |
| 2019 | 4,469 | -54 | -1.19% |
| 2018 | 4,523 | -10 | -0.22% |
| 2017 | 4,533 | -15 | -0.33% |
| 2016 | 4,548 | -29 | -0.63% |
| 2015 | 4,577 | -20 | -0.44% |
| 2014 | 4,597 | -45 | -0.97% |
| 2013 | 4,642 | -42 | -0.9% |
| 2012 | 4,684 | -32 | -0.68% |
| 2011 | 4,716 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2010 | 4,715 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,914 | -391 | -9.08% |
| 1990 | 4,305 | -756 | -14.94% |
| 1980 | 5,061 | -11 | -0.22% |
| 1970 | 5,072 | 1,224 | 31.81% |
| 1960 | 3,848 | 751 | 24.25% |
| 1950 | 3,097 | 458 | 17.36% |
| 1940 | 2,639 | -1,196 | -31.19% |