Jonesboro, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Clayton County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,137
Population
2,053/sq mi density
$50,060
Median Income
$27,945 per capita
$142,900
Home Value
$244,353 Zillow
$1,116
Median Rent
36.6% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$50,060 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$142,900 home value, $1,116/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
6,137
Census 2023
Population Density
2,053
per square mile
Land Area
2.5
square miles (6.5 km²)
Median Age
35.3 yrs
9% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
55.1%
Male
44.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 26.2% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 63.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 4.7% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 5.8% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
26.2%
Black
63.2%
Hispanic
4.7%
Asian
5.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 89.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 13.6% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
89.5%
Spanish
13.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
7.7%
Veterans
6.8%
13% above US avg (6%)
Disability
18.3%
41% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
86.8%
5% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
13.2%
53% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.420
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 6,137 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 2,053 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Median Age | 35.3 years |
Gender
| Male | 55.1% |
| Female | 44.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 26.2% |
| Black or African American | 63.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.7% |
| Asian | 5.8% |
Language
| English Only | 89.5% |
| Spanish | 13.6% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 7.7% |
| Veterans | 6.8% |
| Disability | 18.3% |
| Health Insurance | 86.8% |
| Uninsured | 13.2% |
| Broadband Access | 80.5% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.420 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |