Jonesboro, Georgia
Quick Statistics
Jonesboro is a community in Clayton County, Georgia, home to about 6,143 people spread across 3.0 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $32,770 a year, and a typical home is worth about $188,300. About 15.6% of adults hold a college degree, and 84.2% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 30 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Georgia towns GeoStat tracks, Jonesboro ranks number 149 of 669 in population, number 368 in median household income, number 298 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Jonesboro typically top out near 90°F in July, while January nights average about 32°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Irondale, GA | 2.7 mi. | 9,185 |
| 2. | Morrow, GA | 4.1 mi. | 6,364 |
| 3. | Bonanza, GA | 4.4 mi. | 3,279 |
| 4. | Riverdale, GA | 4.4 mi. | 14,792 |
| 5. | Lovejoy, GA | 5.7 mi. | 11,508 |
| 6. | Lake City, GA | 6.0 mi. | 2,909 |
| 7. | Forest Park, GA | 6.9 mi. | 19,504 |
| 8. | Stockbridge, GA | 7.0 mi. | 35,737 |
What is the population of Jonesboro, Georgia?
Jonesboro has a population of about 6,143 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Jonesboro, Georgia in?
Jonesboro is located in Clayton County, Georgia.
What is the median home value in Jonesboro, Georgia?
The median home value in Jonesboro is about $188,300, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Jonesboro, Georgia?
The median personal income in Jonesboro is about $32,770 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Jonesboro, Georgia?
Since 1950, 11 tornadoes have been recorded in Clayton County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Jonesboro, Georgia?
Typical July highs run about 90 degrees and January lows about 32 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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