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Jonesboro, LA


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Jonesboro, Louisiana

Jonesboro, Louisiana, in Jackson county, is 39 miles SW of Monroe, Louisiana (center to center) and 222 miles NW of New Orleans, Louisiana. There are an estimated 3,914 people in the town.

The People and Families of Jonesboro

In Jonesboro, about 42% of adults are married. In Jonesboro, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the town isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Jonesboro has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Jonesboro had a median family income of $28,048.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($750) in Jonesboro. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Jonesboro Housing

Approximately 60% of housing in Jonesboro is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the town. Property taxes are a bit high in Jonesboro, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Jonesboro, 96% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in the town than other towns.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyJonesboro Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 6%Jonesboro Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Jonesboro Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Jonesboro, LA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Senior Citizens810
Racial Diversity83
Children Under 5 Years Old63
Age of the Population59
Male Share of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size31
Portion of People Married13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults67
People in Middle Class or Better25
Median Family Income14
People Above Poverty13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work87
Working at Home23
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes102
Affordability of Rents108
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
People Living Alone910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Housing Recently Built41

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime36
Low Violent Crime37
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