Jonesboro, Illinois
Jonesboro: City in Union County, Illinois, United States
About
Jonesboro is a city located in the county of Union in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,821 and a population density of 260 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,677 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Jonesboro
| Population | 1,677 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Union County |
| Postal code | 62952 |
| Phone Area Codes | 618 |
| Area | 7.01 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.4517,-89.2681 |
| Capital city | Jonesboro is capital of Union County |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 15:16:29 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 239 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -8.59% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 69℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Jonesboro is located at 37°27'6"N 89°16'5"W (37.4517200, -89.2681400).
Jonesboro map
Weather
Partly cloudy. Low around 69, with temperatures rising to around 71 overnight. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Jonesboro decreased by 8.59% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,821 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,813 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,803 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,790 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,773 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,762 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,745 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,731 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,717 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,700 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,677 | -1.37% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 88,815 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 84,977 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 4.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 91,008 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 84,950 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.6% |
| White only, percent : | 37.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 10.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.7% |
| Asians alone % : | 34.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 1.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 6.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 27.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 23.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 3,466 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 36.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 55.9% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 55.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $590,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,415 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $551 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,652 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 31,434 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.85 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 83.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 146,226 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 697,362 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,833,515 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 4,342,767 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $49,980 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 33.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $78,003 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $36,755 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 8,638 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,578 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,884 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,493 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,713 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 614 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 7,473 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 6,366.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 13.34 |
People born in Jonesboro (2)
People born in Jonesboro, including missionary August Karl Reischauer, film editor Leonard Wheeler, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Jonesboro, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 179557 | Southeast Missouri State University | Cape Girardeau (MO) | 63701 |
Nearby Transit Stations (7)
Rail and bus stations connected to Jonesboro, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CDL | Carbondale station | 401 South Illinois St. | RAIL |
| VNA | Vienna, IL | 504 West Vine Street | BUS |
| MAI | Marion, IL | 2100 West Main Street | BUS |
| DQN | Du Quoin | 20 North Chestnut St. | RAIL |
| PAD | Paducah, KY | 2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Jonesboro.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Jonesbor Post Office | Jonesboro (IL) | 62952 |
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, Georgia city in Clayton County, Georgia, United States with a population of 5,134 people.
- Jonesboro, Louisiana human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America with a population of 4,415 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 Union County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Union County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant | 4,670 | Township of Illinois |
| Anna | 4,059 | City in Union County, Illinois, United States |
| Cobden | 1,053 | Village in Union County, Illinois, United States |
| Dongola | 672 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Alto Pass | 360 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Mason | 333 | This Union County village is situated at an elevation of 584 feet. |
| Saratoga | 255 | Township in Marshall County, Illinois |
| Mill Creek | 64 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Jonesboro distances to largest Illinois cities