Jonesboro, Arkansas Population 2022
Jonesboro is a city located in Craighead County Arkansas. Jonesboro has a 2020 population of 81,874. It is also the county seat of Craighead County. Jonesboro is currently growing at a rate of 1.44% annually and its population has increased by 21.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 67,548 in 2010.
The average household income in Jonesboro is $67,605 with a poverty rate of 20.25%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $786 per month, and the median house value is $161,500. The median age in Jonesboro is 32.8 years, 30.8 years for males, and 34.6 years for females.
Jonesboro Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jonesborowas:
- White: 70.94%
- Black or African American: 20.90%
- Two or more races: 3.57%
- Other race: 2.50%
- Asian: 1.81%
- Native American: 0.26%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.01%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 121,263 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 122,854 | 1,591 | 1.30% |
| 2012 | 124,292 | 1,438 | 1.16% |
| 2013 | 125,840 | 1,548 | 1.23% |
| 2014 | 126,813 | 973 | 0.77% |
| 2015 | 128,459 | 1,646 | 1.28% |
| 2016 | 129,906 | 1,447 | 1.11% |
| 2017 | 131,259 | 1,353 | 1.03% |
| 2018 | 132,719 | 1,460 | 1.10% |
| 2019 | 133,860 | 1,141 | 0.85% |
| 2020 | 135,001 | 1,141 | 0.85% |
| 2021 | 136,142 | 1,141 | 0.84% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54,905 | 70.94% |
| Black or African American | 16,172 | 20.90% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 205 | 0.26% |
| Asian | 1,403 | 1.81% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.01% |
| Some Other Race | 1,937 | 2.50% |
| Two or More Races | 2,763 | 3.57% |
Jonesboro Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 30,123 | 2.45 | 52.3 |
| Married | 12,643 | 3.12 | 75.7 |
| Male | 1,280 | 2.79 | 47.9 |
| Female | 5,068 | 3.16 | 32.6 |
| Non Family | 11,132 | 1.33 | 35.1 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,116 | 4.38% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,561 | 5.31% |
| High School Graduate | 14,802 | 30.66% |
| Some College | 10,152 | 21.03% |
| Associates Degree | 4,295 | 8.90% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8,692 | 18.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,657 | 11.72% |
Jonesboro Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 679 | 585 | 357 |
| Other Race | 834 | 598 | 343 |
| 2+ Races | 813 | 600 | 305 |
| White | 36,320 | 33,830 | 11,911 |
| Hispanic | 2,385 | 1,387 | 526 |
| Black | 8,128 | 7,098 | 1,171 |
| Native American | 120 | 74 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.14%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 52.58%.
$34,416
Average Earnings
$39,404
Average Male
$30,971
Average Female
Jonesboro Language by Age
Jonesboro Language
92.69% of Jonesboro residents speak only English, while 7.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.66% of the population.
Jonesboro Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 181 | 116 | 64.09% |
| Black | 15,622 | 6,174 | 39.52% |
| Asian | 1,362 | 446 | 32.75% |
| Hispanic | 4,820 | 1,462 | 30.33% |
| White | 49,304 | 6,009 | 12.19% |
| Other | 776 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 2,503 | 573 | 22.89% |
20.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.71%
Male Poverty Rate
22.64%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Jonesboro
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jonesboro is Native, with 64.09% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jonesboro is Multiple, with 22.89% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.11%.
Jonesboro Marital Status
Marriage Rates
44.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.3%
Male Marriage Rate
41.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Jonesboro Married by Age and Sex
Jonesboro Marriage
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.
Jonesboro Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,188 | 7.22% |
| Black | 368 | 3.50% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.73% |
| Other Race | 7 | 0.61% |
| 2+ Races | 63 | 4.42% |
| Hispanic | 84 | 2.90% |
Jonesboro Veterans by Education
8.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.40%
Veteran Disability Rate
63.6%
Labor Force Participation
59.5%
Employment Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
67.17%
Born in Jonesboro
94.85%
Native Born
5.15%
Foreign Born
3.88%
Non Citizen
1.27%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.85% of Jonesboro residents were born in the United States, with 67.17% having been born in Arkansas. 3.88% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 4,508 | 0.00% | |
| 1910 | 7,123 | 2,615 | 4.68% |
| 1920 | 9,384 | 2,261 | 2.80% |
| 1930 | 10,326 | 942 | 0.96% |
| 1940 | 11,729 | 1,403 | 1.28% |
| 1950 | 16,310 | 4,581 | 3.35% |
| 1960 | 21,418 | 5,108 | 2.76% |
| 1970 | 27,050 | 5,632 | 2.36% |
| 1980 | 31,530 | 4,480 | 1.54% |
| 1990 | 46,535 | 15,005 | 3.97% |
| 2000 | 55,515 | 8,980 | 1.78% |
| 2010 | 67,548 | 12,033 | 1.98% |
| 2011 | 68,998 | 1,450 | 2.15% |
| 2012 | 70,440 | 1,442 | 2.09% |
| 2013 | 71,604 | 1,164 | 1.65% |
| 2014 | 72,303 | 699 | 0.98% |
| 2015 | 73,763 | 1,460 | 2.02% |
| 2016 | 74,797 | 1,034 | 1.40% |
| 2017 | 75,938 | 1,141 | 1.53% |
| 2018 | 77,234 | 1,296 | 1.71% |
| 2019 | 78,394 | 1,160 | 1.50% |
| 2020 | 79,554 | 1,160 | 1.48% |
| 2021 | 80,714 | 1,160 | 1.46% |
| 2022 | 81,874 | 1,160 | 1.44% |