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Jonesboro

County:
Clayton County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.992
State:
Georgia

Jonesboro is a city located in Clayton County, Georgia. Jonesboro has a 2026 population of 6,145. It is also the county seat of Clayton County. Jonesboro is currently growing at a rate of 0.51% annually and its population has increased by 3.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,961 in 2020.

The median household income in Jonesboro is $50,843 with a poverty rate of 35.28%. The median age in Jonesboro is 32.3 years: 30.8 years for males, and 35 years for females. For every 100 females there are 136.1 males.

6.1K
Total Population
2,054
Density (mi²)
31 0.51%
Growth

Jonesboro Population

Jonesboro Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20266,145310.51%
20256,114300.49%
20246,084-33-0.54%
20236,117-87-1.4%
20226,204-151-2.38%
20216,3553926.57%
20205,96181515.84%
20195,1461012%
20185,0451633.34%
20174,882400.83%
20164,842-10-0.21%
20154,8521152.43%
20144,737180.38%
20134,71910.02%
20124,718-170-3.48%
20114,888340.7%
20104,8541302.75%
20003,8291945.34%
19903,635-497-12.03%
19804,132270.66%
19704,1051,09136.2%
19603,01400%

Median Age

Overall: 32.3 years
Female: 35 years
Male: 30.8 years

Jonesboro Adults

There are 4,561 adults, (516 of whom are seniors) in Jonesboro.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,602 (42.4%)
Male: 3,541 (57.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Jonesboro includes 56.21% Black or African American, 21.65% White, 10.91% other race, 6.59% Asian, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American3,45356.21%
White1,33021.65%
Other race67010.91%
Asian4056.59%
Two or more races2854.64%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race3375.49%
Two or more races1232%
White210.34%
Black or African American140.23%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American3,43955.98%
White1,30921.31%
Asian4056.59%
Other race3335.42%
Two or more races1622.64%

Jonesboro Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Jonesboro 's average per capita income is $40,400. Household income levels show a median of $50,843. The poverty rate stands at 35.28%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$59,583-
Families$54,054$82,477
Households$50,843$74,268
Non Families$33,021$47,842

$40,400

Average Income

$50,843

Median Household Income

35.28%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)