Jonesboro, Georgia
Jonesboro: city in Clayton County, Georgia, United States
About
Jonesboro is a city located in the county of Clayton in the U.S. state of Georgia. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,724 and a population density of 716 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,134 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Jonesboro
| Population | 5,134 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Georgia (United States) |
| County | Clayton County |
| Postal code | 30237, 30236, 30238 |
| Phone Area Codes | 678, 770, 470 |
| Area | 6.6 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.5215,-84.3538 |
| Altitude | 919 feet / 280 meters |
| Capital city | Jonesboro is capital of Clayton County |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 19:20:18 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 778 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 7.99% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 83℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Jonesboro is located at 33°31'17"N 84°21'14"W (33.5215000, -84.3538100).
Jonesboro map
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Jonesboro
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Jonesboro increased by 7.99% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,724 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,719 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,551 | -3.69% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,550 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,568 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,679 | 2.37% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,666 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,705 | 0.83% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,866 | 3.31% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,962 | 1.93% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,134 | 3.35% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Jonesboro
1Independence Park
8970 Thomas Rd, Jonesboro, GA 30238, United States View details
Phone: +17704773766 | Website available
2Road To Tara Museum
104 N Main St, Jonesboro, GA 30236, United States View details
Phone: +17704784800 | Website available
Where to Eat in Jonesboro
1Chuck E. Cheese
335 Upper Riverdale Rd, Jonesboro, GA 30236, United States View details
Phone: +17709963250 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Jonesboro
1Jonesboro City Hall
124 North Ave, Jonesboro, GA 30236 View details
Phone: +17704783800 | Website available
People born in Jonesboro (15)
People born in Jonesboro, including basketball player Toney Douglas, one-man band musician, songwriter Jesse Fuller, United States admiral Thomas Milton Rivers, .
More notable people
- Vanoye William Aikens (American actor (1922-2013)) he was born in 27/11/1922
- Tashard Choice (American football player) he was born in 20/11/1984
- Dan T. Cathy (American businessman) he was born in 01/03/1953
- Darrell Robertson (Player of American and Canadian football) he was born in 15/04/1986
- Johnny Nave (former NASCAR driver)
- Clarke Mathes (American football player (1897-1934)) he was born in 09/08/1897
- Bubba Cathy (American businessman) he was born in 01/01/1950
- Cameron Sutton (American football player) he was born in 27/02/1995
- Kimario McFadden (American football player) he was born in 13/04/1991
- Martin Ward (American-football player (1989-)) he was born in 05/06/1989
- Adam Smith (American basketball player) he was born in 11/08/1992
- M. J. Walker (American basketball player) he was born in 28/03/1998
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Jonesboro, GA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 458867 | Empire Beauty School-Morrow | Morrow (GA) | 30260 |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Jonesboro, GA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | Peachtree Station | 1688 Peachtree Street, NW | RAIL |
| GNS | Gainesville | 116 Industrial Boulevard | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Jonesboro.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Jonesbor Post Office | Jonesboro (GA) | 30236 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Jonesboro, Arkansas The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas. with a population of 79,859 people.
- Jonesboro, Louisiana human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America with a population of 4,415 people.
- Jonesboro, Illinois City in Union County, Illinois, United States with a population of 1,677 people.
- Jonesboro, Indiana human settlement in Grant County, Indiana, United States of America with a population of 1,629 people.
- Jonesboro, Maine town in Maine, United States with a population of 597 people.
Other cities in Clayton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clayton County , GA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Park | 19,871 | Village in Illinois |
| Riverdale | 15,516 | City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States |
| Lovejoy | 7,512 | City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States |
| Irondale | 7,446 | Town in Alabama, United States |
| Morrow | 7,338 | City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States |
| Conley | 6,228 | Census-designated place (CDP) in DeKalb and Clayton County, Georgia, United States |
| Lake City | 2,829 | City in Clayton County, Georgia, USA |
| Avalon | 226 | Town in Stephens County, Georgia, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Jonesboro distances to largest Georgia cities