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Jonesboro, IN
City in Grant County, Indiana.
Population
1,578
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,767
ZIP codes
0
Jonesboro and its ZIP codes
Jonesboro at a glance
- Jonesboro is about 9.2 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $45,833, 36% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $79,500 (64% below Indiana) and median rent is $975 a month.
Local data for Jonesboro, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jonesboro, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,833
Poverty rate
16.3%
Median home value
$79,500
Median rent
$975/mo
Homeownership
78.9%
Bachelor's or higher
15.1%
Median age
42.2
Average commute
18.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (249), Irish Americans (203), Mexican Americans (48).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grant County. PPP loans are for Jonesboro.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,159
27,713 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,373
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$510M
FY 2026, $7,649 per person
How people get to work
Jonesboro, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.4%
- Carpooled10.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.8%
Average one-way commute: 18.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jonesboro, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
391
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
66
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 18°F
41.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jonesboro, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.0%
U.S. 33.3% +8.7 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
19.5%
U.S. 12.8% +6.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Jonesboro
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Gas CityCity | 1.6 mi | 5 |
| FairmountTown | 4.3 mi | 1.6 |
| MarionCity | 5.2 mi | 15.7 |
| FowlertonTown | 5.7 mi | 0.2 |
| UplandTown | 7.4 mi | 3.1 |
| HerbstCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.1 |
| MatthewsTown | 9.5 mi | 0.4 |
| SweetserTown | 9.5 mi | 1 |
| LandessCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 1.4 |
| SummitvilleTown | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| SwayzeeTown | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| Point IsabelCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| JalapaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| Van BurenTown | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| Shamrock LakesTown | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| SimsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jonesboro, IN in?
- Jonesboro is in Grant County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Jonesboro, IN?
- About 1,578 people live in Jonesboro, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jonesboro?
- Nearby places include Gas City (1.6 mi), Fairmount (4.3 mi), Marion (5.2 mi), Fowlerton (5.7 mi), Upland (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023