Jonesboro, LA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics
Updated: 2023-10-27

Living In Jonesboro, Louisiana Summary

Life in Jonesboro research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Jonesboro over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Jonesboro:

  • The population in Jonesboro is 4,292.

  • The median home value in Jonesboro is $75,100.

  • The median income in Jonesboro is $26,563.

  • The median rent in Jonesboro is $585.

  • The unemployment rate in Jonesboro is 1.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Jonesboro is 37.2%.

Jonesboro SnackAbility

4
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
3
Affordability
6
Diversity
8.5
Safety
N/A
Amenities
7
Education
3
Commute
6

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Map Of Jonesboro, LA

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Population over time in Jonesboro

Year Population % Change
2021 4,292 -5.9%
2020 4,560 -0.6%
2019 4,586 -0.8%
2018 4,623 -0.6%
2017 4,653 -0.6%
2016 4,680 0.1%
2015 4,675 0.3%
2014 4,662 0.9%
2013 4,621 1.6%
2012 4,550 -

Race / Ethnicity in Jonesboro

White
44.5% (1,911)
African American
46.5% (1,994)
American Indian
0.3% (11)
Asian
0.0% (1)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (2)
Two Or More
6.1% (262)
Hispanic
2.6% (111)
Race Jonesboro LA USA
White 44.5% 57.8% 59.4%
African American 46.5% 31.7% 12.2%
American Indian 0.3% 0.5% 0.6%
Asian 0.0% 1.7% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 6.1% 2.6% 3.2%
Hispanic 2.6% 5.3% 18.4%

Gender in Jonesboro

Female
44.1% (1,892)
Male
55.9% (2,399)
Gender Jonesboro LA USA
Female 44.1% 51.0% 50.5%
Male 55.9% 49.0% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Jonesboro for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
4.0% (171)
9-12th Grade
16.0% (686)
High School / GED
45.0% (1,931)
Some College
14.0% (600)
Associate's Degree
13.0% (557)
Bachelor's Degree
8.0% (343)
Master's Degree
0.0% (0)
Professional Degree
0.0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0.0% (0)
Education Jonesboro LA USA
< 9th Grade 4.0% 5.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 16.0% 9.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 45.0% 33.0% 26.0%
Some College 14.0% 21.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 13.0% 7.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 8.0% 16.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 0.0% 6.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 0.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0.0% 1.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Jonesboro, Louisiana

Less than $10,000
21.4% (91,854)
$10,000 to $14,999
15.4% (66,030)
$15,000 to $24,999
12.6% (54,262)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.5% (45,110)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.3% (61,454)
$50,000 to $74,999
12.8% (54,916)
$75,000 to $99,999
5.6% (24,189)
$100,000 to $149,999
6.6% (28,438)
$150,000 to $199,999
0.0% (0)
$200,000 or more
0.7% (2,941)
Income Jonesboro LA USA
Less than $10,000 21.4% 8.6% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 15.4% 5.7% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 12.6% 10.9% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.5% 9.9% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.3% 12.0% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 12.8% 16.1% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 5.6% 11.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 6.6% 13.7% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 0.0% 5.8% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 0.7% 5.7% 9.5%

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