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Jonesboro, IN


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Jonesboro, Indiana

Jonesboro, Indiana, in Grant county, is 23 miles NW of Muncie, Indiana (center to center) and 56 miles NE of Indianapolis, Indiana. There are an estimated 1,887 people in the city.

The People and Families of Jonesboro

In Jonesboro, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Jonesboro had a median family income of $42,036.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Jonesboro Housing

Approximately 83% of housing in Jonesboro is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the city than you'll find in other cities. Jonesboro is known in Indiana for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Jonesboro, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 18%Jonesboro Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Jonesboro, IN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women76
Female Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men64
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Age of the Population57
Male Share of the Population44
Senior Citizens44
Racial Diversity44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
People in Middle Class or Better76
Median Family Income65
College Educated Adults23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work86
Short Commute Times77
Public Transportation Use77
Working at Home44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents79
Affordability of Property Taxes75
People Living Alone54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Housing Recently Built22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
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