Jonesboro Population

1910–2026

4,288

2026 projection

4.4% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Jonesboro. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20264,288+360.85%
20254,252+110.26%
20244,241+932.24%
20234,148+601.47%
20224,088+250.62%
20214,063-431.05%
20204,106-791.89%
20194,185-841.97%
20184,269-410.95%
20174,310-461.06%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Jonesboro is growing faster than Louisiana and the U.S., and slower than Jackson Parish.

  • Jackson Parish+5.6%
  • Jonesboro+3.9%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Louisiana−0.7%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Jonesboro Demographics

37.6median age

Median age

Female40.3 yrs
Male35.8 yrs

Adults

3,280
756 seniors (65+) · 23% of adults2,524 other adults

Sex

Female 44.9% · 1,823Male 55.1% · 2,240

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 41 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Jonesboro Income

$41,786median household income

Median household income

$41,786

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$38,317

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

35.1%

About 1 in 3 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Jonesboro Marital Status

21% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married21%21%20%
Never married49%54%42%
Divorced16%16%16%
Widowed11%6%17%
Separated4%4%4%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201