Jonestown, TX

Jonestown, Texas

Jonestown, Texas, in Travis county, is 14 miles W of Round Rock, Texas (center to center) and 19 miles NW of Austin, Texas. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Austin - San Marcos metropolitan area. Jonestown contains a population of approximately 1,681.

The People and Families of Jonestown

In Jonestown, about 52% of adults are married.

Unlike most cities, Jonestown has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Jonestown had a median family income of $47,708. In Jonestown, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Jonestown favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $400. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Jonestown Housing

Jonestown has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 74% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Homes in Jonestown are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Jonestown, 93% of commuters drive to work. In the city, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 11%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Jonestown, TX

Comparing Jonestown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Jonestown Almanac

Jonestown Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Jonestown Public Libraries

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Jonestown Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Jonestown residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Jonestown, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Jonestown Colleges

(List of All Texas Colleges)

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