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Jonestown, MS
Town in Coahoma County, Mississippi.
Population
852
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,199
ZIP codes
0
Jonestown and its ZIP codes
Jonestown at a glance
- Jonestown is about 35 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $21,750 a year, 61% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $61,100 (64% below Mississippi) and median rent is $277 a month.
Local data for Jonestown, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jonestown, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$21,750
Poverty rate
56.3%
Median home value
$61,100
Median rent
$277/mo
Homeownership
44.7%
Bachelor's or higher
8.7%
Median age
35.0
Average commute
22.1 min
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Coahoma County. PPP loans are for Jonestown.
Unemployment rate
6.0%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,311
6,085 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,673
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$169M
FY 2026, $7,891 per person
How people get to work
Jonestown, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.7%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit3.7%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.9%
Average one-way commute: 22.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jonestown, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
403
Countywide, mostly heat
Flood insurance policies
107
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 32°F
55.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jonestown, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
51.7%
U.S. 33.3% +18.4 pts
Diabetes
23.2%
U.S. 12.1% +11.1 pts
Smoking
24.5%
U.S. 12.8% +11.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.0%
U.S. 11.1% +4.9 pts
Cities near Jonestown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CoahomaTown | 4.9 mi | 0.2 |
| LyonTown | 8.8 mi | 0.5 |
| LulaTown | 9.4 mi | 0.4 |
| DarlingCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.7 |
| Friars PointTown | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| ClarksdaleCity | 11 mi | 18.8 |
| MarksCity | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| FalconTown | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| LambertTown | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| FarrellCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| DundeeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2 |
| SledgeTown | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| Helena-West Helena, ARCity | 17 mi | 13.1 |
| DublinCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| BoboCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.9 |
| CrenshawTown | 19 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jonestown, MS in?
- Jonestown is in Coahoma County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Jonestown, MS?
- About 852 people live in Jonestown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jonestown?
- Nearby places include Coahoma (4.9 mi), Lyon (8.8 mi), Lula (9.4 mi), Darling (10 mi), Friars Point (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023