Jonesboro is a town located in Jackson Parish Louisiana. Jonesboro has a 2024 population of 3,988. Jonesboro is currently declining at a rate of -0.77% annually and its population has decreased by -2.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,111 in 2020.
The average household income in Jonesboro is $50,859 with a poverty rate of 36.79%. The median age in Jonesboro is 36.7 years: 35.3 years for males, and 39.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jonesboro was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,874 | 45.8% |
| White | 1,820 | 44.48% |
| Two or more races | 196 | 4.79% |
| Other race | 171 | 4.18% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.32% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.27% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.17% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,410 | 2.32 | 49.5 | 50.5 |
| Non Family | 552 | 1.14 | 49.6 | 50.4 |
| Married | 365 | 3.04 | 77 | 23 |
| Female | 297 | 3.51 | 28.6 | 71.4 |
| Male | 196 | 2.51 | 29.6 | 70.4 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
49.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 325 | 10.92% |
| Associates Degree | 462 | 15.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 256 | 8.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 45 | 1.51% |
| High School Graduate | 1,341 | 45.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 95 | 3.19% |
| Some College | 453 | 15.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,441 | 1,150 | 50 |
| Black | 1,200 | 1,126 | 249 |
| 2+ Races | 177 | 171 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 120 | 84 | 0 |
| Other Race | 83 | 70 | 2 |
| Native American | 13 | 6 | 0 |
| Islander | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| Asian | 6 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 20.75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,847 | $72,540 | $60,081 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,519 | $32,500 | $40,040 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $64,000 | $30,417 |
| Overall | $37,396 | $35,956 | $38,750 |
| Some College | $38,056 | $38,534 | $0 |
$37,396
Average Earnings
$35,956
Average Male
$38,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.04% of Jonesboro residents speak only English, while 4.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,621 | 809 | 49.91% |
| White | 1,369 | 266 | 19.43% |
| Hispanic | 110 | 81 | 73.64% |
| Other | 65 | 65 | 100% |
| Multiple | 168 | 53 | 31.55% |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 100% |
36.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
38.33%
Male Poverty Rate
35.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jonesboro is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jonesboro is White, with 19.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 45.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.69%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.31% |
| Some College | 32.74% |
| High School | 24.31% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 20.74% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 27.57% |
| Male Employed | 6.65% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $41,279 | $60,632 |
| Households | $36,458 | $50,859 |
| Married Families | $95,917 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,027 | $29,976 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
23.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
21.9%
Male Marriage Rate
25.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
178
Number of Veterans
178
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| World War II | 70 |
| Vietnam | 26 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 84 |
| 65 to 74 | 58 |
| 55 to 64 | 22 |
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 158 | 10.09% |
| Other Race | 15 | 11.03% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 8.93% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 2.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
84.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
37.8%
Labor Force Participation
37.2%
Employment Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
70.89%
Born in Jonesboro
95.23%
Native Born
4.77%
Foreign Born
4.2%
Non Citizen
0.56%
Naturalized
95.23% of Jonesboro residents were born in the United States, with 70.89% having been born in Louisiana. 4.2% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,835 | -30 | -0.78% |
| 2028 | 3,865 | -31 | -0.8% |
| 2027 | 3,896 | -31 | -0.79% |
| 2026 | 3,927 | -30 | -0.76% |
| 2025 | 3,957 | -31 | -0.78% |
| 2024 | 3,988 | -31 | -0.77% |
| 2023 | 4,019 | -24 | -0.59% |
| 2022 | 4,043 | -34 | -0.83% |
| 2021 | 4,077 | -34 | -0.83% |
| 2020 | 4,111 | -358 | -8.01% |
| 2019 | 4,469 | -54 | -1.19% |
| 2018 | 4,523 | -10 | -0.22% |
| 2017 | 4,533 | -15 | -0.33% |
| 2016 | 4,548 | -29 | -0.63% |
| 2015 | 4,577 | -20 | -0.44% |
| 2014 | 4,597 | -45 | -0.97% |
| 2013 | 4,642 | -42 | -0.9% |
| 2012 | 4,684 | -32 | -0.68% |
| 2011 | 4,716 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2010 | 4,715 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,914 | -391 | -9.08% |
| 1990 | 4,305 | -756 | -14.94% |
| 1980 | 5,061 | -11 | -0.22% |
| 1970 | 5,072 | 1,224 | 31.81% |
| 1960 | 3,848 | 751 | 24.25% |
| 1950 | 3,097 | 458 | 17.36% |
| 1940 | 2,639 | -1,196 | -31.19% |