Jonesboro, Illinois
Jonesboro: City in Union County, Illinois, United States
About
Jonesboro is a city located in the county of Union in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,821 and a population density of 260 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,677 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Jonesboro
| Population : | 1,677 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Union County |
| Postal code : | 62952 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 618 |
| Area : | 7.01 km2 |
| Capital city : | Jonesboro is capital of Union County |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 19:50:24 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 239 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.59% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Jonesboro is located at 37°27'6"N 89°16'5"W (37.4517200, -89.2681400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Jonesboro decreased by 8.59% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,821 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,813 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,803 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,790 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,773 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,762 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,745 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,731 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,717 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,700 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,677 | -1.37% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 88,815 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 84,977 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 4.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 91,008 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 84,950 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.6% |
| White only, percent : | 37.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 10.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.7% |
| Asians alone % : | 34.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 1.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 6.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 27.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 23.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 3,466 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 36.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 55.9% |
Jonesboro zip code is 62952.
County name: Union, County
fips: 17181
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 55.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $590,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,415 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $551 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,652 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 31,434 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.85 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 83.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 146,226 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 697,362 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,833,515 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 4,342,767 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $49,980 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 33.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $78,003 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $36,755 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 8,638 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,578 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,884 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,493 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,713 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 614 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 7,473 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 6,366.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 13.34 |
People born in Jonesboro (2)
People born in Jonesboro, including missionary August Karl Reischauer, film editor Leonard Wheeler, .
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Schools in Jonesboro
College & universities near Jonesboro, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 179557 | Southeast Missouri State University | Cape Girardeau (MO) | 63701 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Jonesboro, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CDL | Carbondale station | 401 South Illinois St. | RAIL |
| VNA | Vienna, IL | 504 West Vine Street | BUS |
| MAI | Marion, IL | 2100 West Main Street | BUS |
| DQN | Du Quoin | 20 North Chestnut St. | RAIL |
| PAD | Paducah, KY | 2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue | BUS |
Post offices near Jonesboro
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Jonesbor Post Office | Jonesboro (IL) | 62952 |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Jonesboro , Arkansas The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas. It is located in the northeastern part of the state. Jonesboro is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Arkansas State University Museum and the Jonesboro Arts Center. with a population of 79,859 people.
- Jonesboro , Georgia city in Clayton County, Georgia, United States with a population of 5,134 people.
- Jonesboro , Louisiana human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America with a population of 4,415 people.
- Jonesboro , Indiana human settlement in Grant County, Indiana, United States of America with a population of 1,629 people.
- Jonesboro , Maine town in Maine, United States with a population of 597 people.
Other cities in Union County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Union County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant | 4,670 | Township of Illinois |
| Anna | 4,059 | City in Union County, Illinois, United States |
| Cobden | 1,053 | Village in Union County, Illinois, United States |
| Dongola | 672 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Alto Pass | 360 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Mason | 333 | |
| Saratoga | 255 | Township in Marshall County, Illinois |
| Mill Creek | 64 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Jonesboro distances to largest Illinois cities
