Jonesboro town is located in Washington County Maine. Jonesboro town has a 2024 population of 628. Jonesboro town is currently growing at a rate of 2.28% annually and its population has increased by 8.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 580 in 2020.
The average household income in Jonesboro town is $65,160 with a poverty rate of 14.17%. The median age in Jonesboro town is 40.9 years: 30.7 years for males, and 47.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jonesboro town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 516 | 87.02% |
| Two or more races | 47 | 7.93% |
| Other race | 15 | 2.53% |
| Black or African American | 12 | 2.02% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.51% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 232 | 2.56 | 77.2 | 22.8 |
| Married | 113 | 3.31 | 82.3 | 17.7 |
| Non Family | 76 | 1.22 | 86.8 | 13.2 |
| Female | 43 | 2.93 | 46.5 | 53.5 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
77.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 27 | 6.63% |
| Associates Degree | 36 | 8.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 61 | 14.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 18 | 4.42% |
| High School Graduate | 140 | 34.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11 | 2.7% |
| Some College | 114 | 28.01% |
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 | 365 | 339 | 77 |
| Hispanic | 27 | 15 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 18 | 2 |
| Black | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Race | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 21.1%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $18,750 | $0 | $17,917 |
| Graduate Degree | $16,250 | $17,500 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $37,813 | $48,750 | $28,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,542 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,688 | $45,962 | $15,000 |
| Some College | $0 | $46,635 | $7,955 |
$29,688
Average Earnings
$45,962
Average Male
$15,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.04% of Jonesboro town residents speak only English, while 6.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 516 | 65 | 12.6% |
| Multiple | 47 | 19 | 40.43% |
| Hispanic | 48 | 12 | 25% |
14.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.38%
Male Poverty Rate
15.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jonesboro town is Multiple, with 40.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jonesboro town is White, with 12.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.2%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.58% |
| High School | 14.29% |
| Some College | 14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.59% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 11.76% |
| Male Employed | 8.96% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,786 | $71,760 |
| Households | $56,094 | $65,160 |
| Married Families | $65,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,375 | $47,017 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.2%
Male Marriage Rate
50.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
41
Number of Veterans
39
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 18 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| World War II | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32 | 7.71% |
| Other Race | 9 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.9%
Labor Force Participation
53.2%
Employment Rate
4.5%
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
71.84%
Born in Jonesboro town
96.96%
Native Born
3.04%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
3.04%
Naturalized
96.96% of Jonesboro town residents were born in the United States, with 71.84% having been born in Maine. 0% 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 | 698 | 14 | 2.05% |
| 2028 | 684 | 14 | 2.09% |
| 2027 | 670 | 14 | 2.13% |
| 2026 | 656 | 14 | 2.18% |
| 2025 | 642 | 14 | 2.23% |
| 2024 | 628 | 14 | 2.28% |
| 2023 | 614 | 14 | 2.33% |
| 2022 | 600 | 11 | 1.87% |
| 2021 | 589 | 9 | 1.55% |
| 2020 | 580 | -11 | -1.86% |
| 2019 | 591 | 6 | 1.03% |
| 2018 | 585 | 4 | 0.69% |
| 2017 | 581 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 581 | 5 | 0.87% |
| 2015 | 576 | -3 | -0.52% |
| 2014 | 579 | -8 | -1.36% |
| 2013 | 587 | 2 | 0.34% |
| 2012 | 585 | -4 | -0.68% |
| 2011 | 589 | 5 | 0.86% |
| 2010 | 584 | 0 | 0% |