Jonesboro, Georgia Population 2022
Jonesboro is a city located in Clayton County Georgia. Jonesboro has a 2020 population of 5,250. It is also the county seat of Clayton County. Jonesboro is currently growing at a rate of 1.86% annually and its population has increased by 11.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,689 in 2010.
The average household income in Jonesboro is $43,284 with a poverty rate of 30.42%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $895 per month, and the median house value is $80,400. The median age in Jonesboro is 33 years, 32.7 years for males, and 34.2 years for females.
Jonesboro Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jonesborowas:
- Black or African American: 65.21%
- White: 27.04%
- Two or more races: 4.30%
- Asian: 2.03%
- Other race: 0.82%
- Native American: 0.61%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,111 | 65.21% |
| White | 1,290 | 27.04% |
| Two or More Races | 205 | 4.30% |
| Asian | 97 | 2.03% |
| Some Other Race | 39 | 0.82% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 29 | 0.61% |
Jonesboro Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,195 | 2.55 | 42.4 |
| Non Family | 424 | 1.21 | 47.9 |
| Female | 355 | 3.23 | 19.4 |
| Married | 285 | 3.25 | 67.4 |
| Male | 131 | 3.52 | 32.8 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 149 | 4.56% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 652 | 19.94% |
| High School Graduate | 1,340 | 40.99% |
| Some College | 613 | 18.75% |
| Associates Degree | 187 | 5.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 214 | 6.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 114 | 3.49% |
Jonesboro Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,929 | 1,488 | 198 |
| White | 981 | 747 | 98 |
| Hispanic | 214 | 128 | 13 |
| Asian | 69 | 30 | |
| 2+ Races | 68 | 68 | 13 |
| Other Race | 21 | 11 | |
| Native American | 20 | 20 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 30.00%.
$25,982
Average Earnings
$27,309
Average Male
$20,313
Average Female
Jonesboro Language by Age
Jonesboro Language
92.04% of Jonesboro residents speak only English, while 7.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.03% of the population.
Jonesboro Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,802 | 706 | 39.18% |
| White | 855 | 127 | 14.85% |
| Multiple | 178 | 75 | 42.13% |
| Hispanic | 193 | 37 | 19.17% |
| Asian | 71 | 10 | 14.08% |
| Other | 7 | NaN% |
30.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.60%
Male Poverty Rate
36.88%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Jonesboro
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jonesboro is Multiple, with 42.13% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jonesboro is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.33%.
Jonesboro Marital Status
Marriage Rates
21.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
20.8%
Male Marriage Rate
22.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Jonesboro Married by Age and Sex
Jonesboro Marriage
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.
Jonesboro Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 138 | 11.40% |
| Black | 85 | 3.36% |
| Asian | 7 | 8.86% |
| Native American | 6 | 20.69% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 6.33% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 1.61% |
| Other Race | 4 | 13.79% |
Jonesboro Veterans by Education
2.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
32.8%
Labor Force Participation
30.2%
Employment Rate
7.9%
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
57.81%
Born in Jonesboro
95.20%
Native Born
4.80%
Foreign Born
2.66%
Non Citizen
2.14%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.20% of Jonesboro residents were born in the United States, with 57.81% having been born in Georgia. 2.66% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5,250 | 96 | 1.86% |
| 2021 | 5,154 | 96 | 1.90% |
| 2020 | 5,058 | 96 | 1.93% |
| 2019 | 4,962 | 96 | 1.97% |
| 2018 | 4,866 | 161 | 3.42% |
| 2017 | 4,705 | 39 | 0.84% |
| 2016 | 4,666 | -13 | -0.28% |
| 2015 | 4,679 | 111 | 2.43% |
| 2014 | 4,568 | 18 | 0.40% |
| 2013 | 4,550 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2012 | 4,551 | -168 | -3.56% |
| 2011 | 4,719 | 30 | 0.64% |
| 2010 | 4,689 | 860 | 2.05% |
| 2000 | 3,829 | 194 | 0.52% |
| 1990 | 3,635 | -497 | -1.27% |
| 1980 | 4,132 | 27 | 0.07% |
| 1970 | 4,105 | 1,091 | 3.14% |
| 1960 | 3,014 | 0.00% |