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Jonesboro, LA
Town in Jackson Parish, Louisiana.
Population
4,063
Land area
4.8sq mi
People per sq mi
838
ZIP codes
0
Jonesboro and its ZIP codes
Jonesboro at a glance
- Jonesboro is about 7.9 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $41,786, 31% below the Louisiana median of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $80,300 (63% below Louisiana) and median rent is $705 a month.
Local data for Jonesboro, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jonesboro, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,786
Poverty rate
35.1%
Median home value
$80,300
Median rent
$705/mo
Homeownership
49.2%
Bachelor's or higher
13.8%
Median age
37.6
Average commute
18.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (224), French Americans (151), Dutch Americans (117).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson Parish. PPP loans are for Jonesboro.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,554
3,943 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,417
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$129M
FY 2026, $8,613 per person
How people get to work
Jonesboro, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.4%
- Carpooled9.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 18.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jonesboro, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
377
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
29
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 36°F
60.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jonesboro, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.7%
U.S. 33.3% +13.4 pts
Diabetes
17.6%
U.S. 12.1% +5.5 pts
Smoking
19.6%
U.S. 12.8% +6.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.5%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Jonesboro
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HodgeVillage | 2.7 mi | 1 |
| East HodgeVillage | 2.9 mi | 0.2 |
| North HodgeVillage | 3.5 mi | 0.7 |
| QuitmanVillage | 8.1 mi | 0.9 |
| DodsonVillage | 11 mi | 2.5 |
| ChathamTown | 16 mi | 1 |
| SalineVillage | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| SikesVillage | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| LuckyVillage | 18 mi | 8.2 |
| BienvilleVillage | 18 mi | 11 |
| GoldonnaVillage | 19 mi | 13.1 |
| CalvinVillage | 19 mi | 2.3 |
| ErosTown | 20 mi | 1 |
| GramblingCity | 20 mi | 5.9 |
| RustonCity | 21 mi | 21.2 |
| SimsboroVillage | 21 mi | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jonesboro, LA in?
- Jonesboro is in Jackson Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Jonesboro, LA?
- About 4,063 people live in Jonesboro, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jonesboro?
- Nearby places include Hodge (2.7 mi), East Hodge (2.9 mi), North Hodge (3.5 mi), Quitman (8.1 mi), Dodson (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023