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Jonesboro, IL


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Jonesboro, Illinois

Jonesboro, Illinois, in Union county, is 98 miles SE of St. Louis, Missouri. There are an estimated 1,853 people in the city.

The People and Families of Jonesboro

In Jonesboro, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Jonesboro had a median family income of $40,066.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($500) in Jonesboro. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Jonesboro Housing

Approximately 74% of housing in Jonesboro is owner-occupied. The city is known in Illinois for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Jonesboro, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Jonesboro Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 15%Jonesboro Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Jonesboro, IL

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens88
Age of the Population78
Female Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Women63
Racial Diversity55
Well-Paid Single Men52
Male Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults66
Median Family Income53
People in Middle Class or Better52
People Above Poverty32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Working at Home78
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use64

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
People Living Alone78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Affordability of Property Taxes58
Housing Recently Built56
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