Jonesboro is a city located in Clayton County, Georgia. Jonesboro has a 2025 population of 6,236. 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 4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,996 in 2020.
The average household income in Jonesboro is $73,697 with a poverty rate of 31.54%.The median age in Jonesboro is 35.3 years: 32.1 years for males, and 39.7 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Jonesboro includes 63.17% Black or African American, 26.23% White, 5.82% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Two or more races, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
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Black or African American | 3,877 | 63.17% |
White | 1,610 | 26.23% |
Asian | 357 | 5.82% |
Other race | 147 | 2.4% |
Two or more races | 134 | 2.18% |
Native American | 12 | 0.2% |
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Never Married
Jonesboro's average per capita income is $33,327. Household income levels show a median of $50,060. The poverty rate stands at 31.54%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $70,729 | - |
Families | $57,773 | $81,683 |
Households | $50,060 | $73,697 |
Non Families | $25,882 | $44,506 |
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