Jonesboro is a city located in Clayton County Georgia. Jonesboro has a 2024 population of 6,188. It is also the county seat of Clayton County. Jonesboro is currently growing at a rate of 0.78% annually and its population has increased by 3.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,996 in 2020.
The average household income in Jonesboro is $61,777 with a poverty rate of 36.73%. The median age in Jonesboro is 33.5 years: 32.4 years for males, and 34.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jonesboro was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,853 | 64.62% |
| White | 985 | 22.31% |
| Other race | 253 | 5.73% |
| Asian | 197 | 4.46% |
| Two or more races | 117 | 2.65% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,260 | 2.6 | 31.7 | 68.3 |
| Non Family | 409 | 1.19 | 43.5 | 56.5 |
| Married | 398 | 3.44 | 41.5 | 58.5 |
| Female | 372 | 3.2 | 15.3 | 84.7 |
| Male | 81 | 2.75 | 0 | 100 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
31.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 602 | 19.63% |
| Associates Degree | 123 | 4.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 154 | 5.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 43 | 1.4% |
| High School Graduate | 1,375 | 44.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 333 | 10.86% |
| Some College | 437 | 14.25% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,823 | 1,200 | 99 |
| White | 785 | 616 | 83 |
| Hispanic | 232 | 109 | 8 |
| Asian | 148 | 138 | 15 |
| Other Race | 140 | 37 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 67 | 67 | 0 |
| Native American | 10 | 10 | 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 10.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,375 | $0 | $18,688 |
| Graduate Degree | $38,409 | $0 | $39,545 |
| High School Graduate | $29,778 | $36,554 | $28,599 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,638 | $27,750 | $23,016 |
| Overall | $30,247 | $35,258 | $27,720 |
| Some College | $33,673 | $38,958 | $29,830 |
$30,247
Average Earnings
$35,258
Average Male
$27,720
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.39% of Jonesboro residents speak only English, while 13.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,084 | 1,046 | 50.19% |
| White | 689 | 81 | 11.76% |
| Asian | 187 | 61 | 32.62% |
| Multiple | 61 | 13 | 21.31% |
| Hispanic | 282 | 8 | 2.84% |
36.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.26%
Male Poverty Rate
42.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jonesboro is Black, with 50.19% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jonesboro is Hispanic, with 2.84% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.09%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.41% |
| High School | 23.39% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.86% |
| Some College | 8.16% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 66.67% |
| Female Employed | 26.34% |
| Male Employed | 2.89% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $37,989 | $68,049 |
| Households | $33,621 | $61,777 |
| Married Families | $80,109 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,089 | $42,518 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
26.0%
Male Marriage Rate
28.7%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
140
Number of Veterans
130
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 54 |
| Second Gulf War | 49 |
| First Gulf War | 25 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 42 |
| 35 to 54 | 34 |
| 55 to 64 | 31 |
| 18 to 34 | 28 |
| 75+ | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70 | 7.74% |
| Black | 70 | 3.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.3%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
36.4%
Labor Force Participation
34.1%
Employment Rate
6.2%
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
55.92%
Born in Jonesboro
90.87%
Native Born
9.13%
Foreign Born
4.94%
Non Citizen
4.19%
Naturalized
90.87% of Jonesboro residents were born in the United States, with 55.92% having been born in Georgia. 4.94% 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 | 6,428 | 48 | 0.75% |
| 2028 | 6,380 | 48 | 0.76% |
| 2027 | 6,332 | 48 | 0.76% |
| 2026 | 6,284 | 48 | 0.77% |
| 2025 | 6,236 | 48 | 0.78% |
| 2024 | 6,188 | 48 | 0.78% |
| 2023 | 6,140 | -90 | -1.44% |
| 2022 | 6,230 | -158 | -2.47% |
| 2021 | 6,388 | 392 | 6.54% |
| 2020 | 5,996 | 850 | 16.52% |
| 2019 | 5,146 | 101 | 2% |
| 2018 | 5,045 | 163 | 3.34% |
| 2017 | 4,882 | 40 | 0.83% |
| 2016 | 4,842 | -10 | -0.21% |
| 2015 | 4,852 | 115 | 2.43% |
| 2014 | 4,737 | 18 | 0.38% |
| 2013 | 4,719 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2012 | 4,718 | -170 | -3.48% |
| 2011 | 4,888 | 34 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 4,854 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,829 | 194 | 5.34% |
| 1990 | 3,635 | -497 | -12.03% |
| 1980 | 4,132 | 27 | 0.66% |
| 1970 | 4,105 | 1,091 | 36.2% |
| 1960 | 3,014 | -3,414 | -53.11% |