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Jonesboro, Georgia, in Clayton county, is 15 miles S of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is conveniently located inside the Atlanta metropolitan area. There are an estimated 3,829 people in Jonesboro.
In Jonesboro, about 42% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Jonesboro. The kids here are young and many. Though there are lots of families, the city isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.
Approximately 37% of Jonesboro is non-white. In Georgia, the city is known for its racial diversity.
Jonesboro has a larger percentage of females than most places.
In 2000, Jonesboro had a median family income of $39,143.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($23,122) in Jonesboro. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.
Approximately 53% of housing in Jonesboro is owner-occupied. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the city.
In Jonesboro, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Jonesboro to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):
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