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Jonesborough

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
5.324
State:
Tennessee

Jonesborough is a town located in Washington County, Tennessee. Jonesborough has a 2026 population of 7,193. It is also the county seat of Washington County. Jonesborough is currently growing at a rate of 2.9% annually and its population has increased by 21.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,911 in 2020.

The median household income in Jonesborough is $74,015 with a poverty rate of 11.67%. The median age in Jonesborough is 42.6 years: 42.2 years for males, and 43.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 94.4 males.

7.2K
Total Population
1,351
Density (mi²)
203 2.9%
Growth

Jonesborough Population

Jonesborough Population

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20267,1932032.9%
20256,9902663.96%
20246,7242654.1%
20236,4593074.99%
20226,1523095.29%
20215,843-24-0.41%
20205,9112885.12%
20195,623861.55%
20185,5371112.05%
20175,426861.61%
20165,340671.27%
20155,273541.03%
20145,219360.69%
20135,183-32-0.61%
20125,2151292.54%
20115,086170.34%
20105,069180.36%
20004,1681,07734.84%
19903,0912629.26%
19802,82900%

Median Age

Overall: 42.6 years
Female: 43.2 years
Male: 42.2 years

Jonesborough Adults

There are 5,100 adults, (1,309 of whom are seniors) in Jonesborough.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,206 (51.4%)
Male: 3,026 (48.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Jonesborough includes 77.81% White, 4.44% Black or African American, 3.53% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,84977.81%
Two or more races83113.33%
Black or African American2774.44%
Asian2203.53%
Other race450.72%
Native American100.16%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races4326.93%
White1442.31%
Other race140.22%
Black or African American100.16%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,70575.5%
Two or more races3996.4%
Black or African American2674.28%
Asian2203.53%
Other race310.5%
Native American100.16%

Jonesborough Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Jonesborough's average per capita income is $42,687. Household income levels show a median of $74,015. The poverty rate stands at 11.67%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$102,917-
Families$91,471$102,490
Households$74,015$94,007
Non Families$47,523$77,328

$42,687

Average Income

$74,015

Median Household Income

11.67%

Poverty Rate

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)