Jonesborough, Tennessee
Jonesborough: Town in Tennessee
About
Jonesborough is a town located in the county of Washington in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,051 and a population density of 378 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,765 inhabitants.
The town was created 245 years ago in 1778.
Quick Facts about Jonesborough
| Population : | 5,765 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Tennessee (United States) |
| County : | Washington County |
| Postal code : | 37659 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 423 |
| Area : | 13.35 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,693 feet / 516 meters |
| Capital city : | Jonesborough is capital of Washington County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1779 (245 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 12:31:24 (26th April 2024) |
| Density : | 432 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 12.39% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Jonesborough is located at 36°17'39"N 82°28'25"W (36.2942700, -82.4734800).
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- Official Website
Official website of Jonesborough
Demographics
The population of Jonesborough increased by 12.39% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,051 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,084 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,214 | 2.49% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,182 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,215 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,268 | 1.01% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,330 | 1.16% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,415 | 1.57% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,521 | 1.92% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,611 | 1.6% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,765 | 2.67% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Jonesborough
1 Wetlands Water Park
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2 Historic Jonesborough
117 Boone St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Stage Road Park
188 Stage Rd, Jonesborough, TN 37659, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Persimmon Ridge Park
287-299 Kent Rd, Jonesborough, TN 37659, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Town of Jonesborough Park
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Where ot Eat in Jonesborough
1 Hardee's
395 E Jackson Blvd, Jonesborough, TN 37659, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Jonesborough (17)
People born in Jonesborough, including politician John Blair, writer David Nelson, politician Jeter Connelly Pritchard, .
List
- Nathaniel Edwin Harris (Confederate Army officer and politician (1846-1929)) he was born in 21/01/1846
- Vincent Boreing (American politician) he was born in 24/11/1839
- Arthur St. Clair Colyar (American lawyer and politician) he was born in 23/06/1818
- James Patton Brownlow (Union Army colonel) he was born in 17/12/1842
- Jim Constable (American baseball player) he was born in 14/06/1933
- Josh Kear (American songwriter) he was born in 11/10/1974
- Moses H. Cone (American businessman) he was born in 29/06/1857
- Walter Stuart Diehl (American aeronautical engineer) he was born in 03/12/1893
- Washington Bogart Cooper (American painter (1802-1888)) he was born in 18/09/1802
- Bernie Moore (American college football coach, College Football Hall of Fame member, Southeastern Conference commissioner) he was born in 30/04/1895
- James W. Deaderick (American judge) he was born in 25/11/1812
- Sarah Bickford (American business woman) she was born in 01/01/1852
- Dan McCoy (US-american photographer) he was born in 01/01/1936
- Mary Stuart Cummins (American educator) she was born in 31/05/1854
Schools in Jonesborough
College & universities near Jonesborough, TN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 220075 | East Tennessee State University | Johnson City (TN) | 37614 |
Post offices near Jonesborough
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Jonesborough Post Office | Jonesborough (TN) | 37659 |
Other cities in Washington County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washington County , TN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson City | 66,906 | The most populous city in Washington County, Tennessee. |
| Spurgeon | 3,957 | Town |
| Fall Branch | 1,291 | Census-designated place in Washington and Greene counties, Tennessee |
| Big Sandy | 517 | Town in Benton County |
Distance to Other Cities
Jonesborough distances to largest Tennessee cities
