Jonestown, Texas
Jonestown: Former community established by the Peoples Temple, known for a mass death event on November 18, 1978
About
Jonestown is a city located in the county of Travis in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,834 and a population density of 119 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,169 inhabitants.
The city was created 50 years ago in 1973.
Quick Facts about Jonestown
| Population : | 2,169 (2020) |
| Country : | Guyana |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Travis County |
| Area : | 15.4 km2 |
| Named for : | Peoples Temple, Jim Jones |
| Altitude : | 814 feet / 248 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1974 (50 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 09:55:35 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 141 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 15.44% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Jonestown is located at 30°29'44"N 97°55'24"W (30.4954700, -97.9233500).
Jonestown map
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Demographics
The population of Jonestown increased by 15.44% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,834 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,896 | 3.27% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,963 | 3.41% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,986 | 1.16% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,014 | 1.39% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,035 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,057 | 1.07% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,072 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,072 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,105 | 1.57% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,169 | 2.95% | estimation process |
People born in Jonestown (2)
People born in Jonestown, including baseball player and coach Luke Easter, filmmaker Sean Weathers, .
List
Schools in Jonestown
College & universities near Jonestown, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 480912 | Gemini School of Visual Arts & Communication | Cedar Park (TX) | 78613 |
| 224004 | Concordia University Texas | Austin (TX) | 78726 |
| 485953 | The Recording Conservatory of Austin | Austin (TX) | 78730-3004 |
| 490425 | Ann Webb Skin Institute | Austin (TX) | 78759-3936 |
| 451565 | Paul Mitchell the School-Austin | Austin (TX) | 78759 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Jonestown, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUS | Austin | 250 North Lamar Blvd. | RAIL |
| TAY | Taylor | 118 East First St. | RAIL |
| SMC | San Marcos Station | 338 South Guadalupe St. | RAIL |
| KIL | Killeen, Texas | 200 East Avenue C | BUS |
| FHD | Fort Hood, Texas | Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave. | BUS |
Post offices near Jonestown
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| North Lake Trav Post Office | Lago Vista (TX) | 78645 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Jonestown , Pennsylvania borough in central Lebanon County, Pennsylvania with a population of 2,031 people.
- Jonestown , Mississippi town in Mississippi, United States with a population of 1,070 people.
Other cities in Travis County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Travis County , TX. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Austin | 995,484 | The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area. |
| Montopolis | 912,791 | A neighborhood located in Austin, Texas. |
| Pflugerville | 66,826 | The most populous city in Travis County, Texas. |
| Lakeway | 16,216 | City in Travis County, Texas, United States |
| Manor | 15,767 | City in Travis County, Texas, United States |
| Wells Branch | 12,120 | Census designated place |
| Lago Vista | 7,943 | City in Travis County, Texas, United States |
| Bee Cave | 6,983 | City in Texas |
| Shady Hollow | 5,004 | Census designated place |
| Lost Creek | 4,509 | City in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| West Lake Hills | 3,254 | City in Texas, United States |
| Barton Creek | 3,077 | Census designated place |
| Hudson Bend | 2,981 | Census designated place |
| The Hills | 2,456 | Human settlement in Travis County, Texas, United States of America |
| Onion Creek | 2,116 | Census designated place |
| Briarcliff | 1,887 | Village in Texas, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Jonestown distances to largest Texas cities
