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Jonesboro, GA


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Jonesboro, Georgia

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.

The People and Families of 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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Jonesboro had a median family income of $39,143.

Political Inclinations

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.

Jonesboro Housing

Approximately 53% of housing in Jonesboro is owner-occupied. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the city.

Commuting

In Jonesboro, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Jonesboro strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyJonesboro Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Jonesboro Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Jonesboro, GA

Comparing Jonesboro to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Female Share of the Population97
Well-Paid Single Women56
Senior Citizens35
Well-Paid Single Men35
Male Share of the Population24
Age of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size86
Portion of People Married13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults56
Median Family Income57
People in Middle Class or Better36
People Above Poverty25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use87
Short Commute Times45
Working at Home46
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Housing Recently Built62
People Living Alone43
Affordability of Rents33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime13
Low Violent Crime12

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