Jonesboro, GA Demographics

A map of Jonesboro's Population by Race

Jonesboro, Georgia had a population of 4,235 in 2020. It was 26.6% White, 53.1% Black, 2.9% Asian, 13.8% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 3.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Jonesboro, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 675 places in Georgia, Jonesboro is the 192nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Jonesboro's White Population

1,126 residents of Jonesboro identify as White, or 26.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Jonesboro considerably less than the White share of the population of Georgia (50.1% White). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Jonesboro is ranked #600 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Jonesboro is more White than neighboring Irondale (8.9% White), Morrow (11.4% White), Bonanza (10.1% White), Riverdale (4.1% White), and Lake City (16.4% White).

Jonesboro's Black Population

2,247 residents of Jonesboro identify as Black, or 53.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Jonesboro considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Georgia (30.6% Black). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Jonesboro is ranked #130 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Jonesboro is more Black than neighboring Morrow (40.1% Black), and Lake City (39.6% Black). Jonesboro is less Black than neighboring Irondale (69.6% Black), Bonanza (72.4% Black), and Riverdale (77.8% Black).

Jonesboro's Asian Population

124 residents of Jonesboro identify as Asian, or 2.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Jonesboro roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Georgia (4.4% Asian). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Jonesboro is ranked #93 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Jonesboro is more Asian than neighboring Irondale (1.2% Asian), and Bonanza (1% Asian). Jonesboro is less Asian than neighboring Morrow (29.9% Asian), Riverdale (5.8% Asian), and Lake City (17.7% Asian).

Jonesboro's Hispanic Population

583 residents of Jonesboro identify as Hispanic, or 13.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Jonesboro roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Georgia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Jonesboro is ranked #93 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Jonesboro is more Hispanic than neighboring Bonanza (11.9% Hispanic), and Riverdale (9.1% Hispanic). Jonesboro is less Hispanic than neighboring Irondale (16.9% Hispanic), Morrow (15.6% Hispanic), and Lake City (22.9% Hispanic).

Jonesboro's Native American/Other Population

15 residents of Jonesboro identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Jonesboro roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Georgia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Jonesboro is ranked #396 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Jonesboro is less Native American/Other than neighboring Irondale (1% Native American/Other), Morrow (0.9% Native American/Other), Bonanza (1.1% Native American/Other), Riverdale (0.8% Native American/Other), and Lake City (0.8% Native American/Other).

Jonesboro's Multiracial Population

140 residents of Jonesboro identify as Multiracial, or 3.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Jonesboro roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Georgia (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Jonesboro is ranked #327 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Jonesboro is more Multiracial than neighboring Irondale (2.4% Multiracial), Morrow (2.2% Multiracial), Riverdale (2.3% Multiracial), and Lake City (2.6% Multiracial). Jonesboro is less Multiracial than neighboring Bonanza (3.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.