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Jonesport, ME

Census-designated place in Washington County, Maine.

Population

571

Land area

1.6sq mi

People per sq mi

358

ZIP codes

0

Jonesport and its ZIP codes

Full map

Jonesport at a glance

  • Jonesport is about 8 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
  • The median household income is $68,750, 8% below the Maine median of $74,733.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $176,600 (40% below Maine).

Local data for Jonesport, ME

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Jonesport, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$68,750

Poverty rate

15.2%

Median home value

$176,600

Homeownership

57.1%

Bachelor's or higher

15.4%

Median age

43.9

Average commute

16.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (25), German Americans (25), Mexican Americans (20).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Jonesport.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.5%

Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$52,810

10,135 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$55,990

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$324M

FY 2026, $10,406 per person

Washington County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Jonesport, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone76.2%
  • Carpooled10.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked5.0%
  • Bicycle0.7%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home8.2%

Average one-way commute: 16.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Jonesport, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: winter weather

Storm events since 1996

1,081

Countywide, mostly high wind

Flood insurance policies

95

0.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

76° / 9°F

50.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Jonesport, ME, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.5%

U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts

Diabetes

13.7%

U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts

Smoking

17.0%

U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.9%

U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts

Cities near Jonesport

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MilbridgeCensus-designated place13 mi1.8
MachiasCensus-designated place14 mi2.7
Winter HarborCensus-designated place26 mi2.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Jonesport, ME in?
Jonesport is in Washington County, Maine.
What is the population of Jonesport, ME?
About 571 people live in Jonesport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Jonesport?
Nearby places include Milbridge (13 mi), Machias (14 mi), Winter Harbor (26 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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