Jonesborough is a town located in Washington County Tennessee. Jonesborough has a 2024 population of 6,669. It is also the county seat of Washington County. Jonesborough is currently growing at a rate of 2.92% annually and its population has increased by 12.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,913 in 2020.
The average household income in Jonesborough is $87,447 with a poverty rate of 13.22%. The median age in Jonesborough is 39.4 years: 38.6 years for males, and 40.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jonesborough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,053 | 83.44% |
| Two or more races | 395 | 6.52% |
| Asian | 345 | 5.7% |
| Black or African American | 223 | 3.68% |
| Other race | 32 | 0.53% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,549 | 2.11 | 60.6 | 39.4 |
| Married | 1,060 | 2.6 | 65.3 | 34.7 |
| Non Family | 973 | 1.08 | 53.8 | 46.2 |
| Female | 326 | 3.17 | 57.7 | 42.3 |
| Male | 190 | 2.79 | 74.7 | 25.3 |
2.67
Average Family Size
2.11
Average Household Size
60.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 267 | 5.78% |
| Associates Degree | 540 | 11.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 550 | 11.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 429 | 9.29% |
| High School Graduate | 1,479 | 32.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 80 | 1.73% |
| Some College | 1,271 | 27.53% |
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 | 3,829 | 3,498 | 800 |
| Asian | 282 | 282 | 80 |
| Black | 223 | 207 | 37 |
| 2+ Races | 214 | 214 | 40 |
| Hispanic | 156 | 147 | 23 |
| Other Race | 32 | 32 | 22 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | 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 other race people with a rate of 68.75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,432 | $100,278 | $42,188 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $169,464 | $42,344 |
| High School Graduate | $39,354 | $46,496 | $35,903 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $10,208 | $9,213 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,647 | $49,250 | $38,312 |
| Some College | $39,803 | $40,977 | $38,980 |
$41,647
Average Earnings
$49,250
Average Male
$38,312
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.87% of Jonesborough residents speak only English, while 8.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 5.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,408 | 456 | 10.34% |
| Asian | 345 | 173 | 50.14% |
| Multiple | 334 | 69 | 20.66% |
| Hispanic | 329 | 26 | 7.9% |
13.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.68%
Male Poverty Rate
16.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jonesborough is Asian, with 50.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jonesborough is Hispanic, with 7.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.84%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.64% |
| High School | 21.82% |
| Some College | 11.96% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.6% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 55% |
| Female Employed | 8.28% |
| Male Employed | 3.05% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,759 | $106,559 |
| Households | $63,155 | $87,447 |
| Married Families | $88,636 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,750 | $52,528 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.7%
Male Marriage Rate
41.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
393
Number of Veterans
363
Male Veterans
30
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 154 |
| Vietnam | 139 |
| Second Gulf War | 97 |
| Korea | 26 |
| World War II | 13 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 123 |
| 75+ | 108 |
| 65 to 74 | 107 |
| 55 to 64 | 40 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 369 | 9.11% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 5.12% |
| Black | 11 | 4.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.16%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.5%
Labor Force Participation
53.6%
Employment Rate
1.6%
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
50.66%
Born in Jonesborough
93.56%
Native Born
6.44%
Foreign Born
1.35%
Non Citizen
5.09%
Naturalized
93.56% of Jonesborough residents were born in the United States, with 50.66% having been born in Tennessee. 1.35% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,614 | 189 | 2.55% |
| 2028 | 7,425 | 189 | 2.61% |
| 2027 | 7,236 | 189 | 2.68% |
| 2026 | 7,047 | 189 | 2.76% |
| 2025 | 6,858 | 189 | 2.83% |
| 2024 | 6,669 | 189 | 2.92% |
| 2023 | 6,480 | 329 | 5.35% |
| 2022 | 6,151 | 297 | 5.07% |
| 2021 | 5,854 | -59 | -1% |
| 2020 | 5,913 | 290 | 5.16% |
| 2019 | 5,623 | 86 | 1.55% |
| 2018 | 5,537 | 111 | 2.05% |
| 2017 | 5,426 | 86 | 1.61% |
| 2016 | 5,340 | 67 | 1.27% |
| 2015 | 5,273 | 54 | 1.03% |
| 2014 | 5,219 | 36 | 0.69% |
| 2013 | 5,183 | -32 | -0.61% |
| 2012 | 5,215 | 129 | 2.54% |
| 2011 | 5,086 | 17 | 0.34% |
| 2010 | 5,069 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,168 | 1,077 | 34.84% |
| 1990 | 3,091 | 262 | 9.26% |
| 1980 | 2,829 | -4,785 | -62.84% |