Jonestown, Mississippi
Jonestown: Town in Mississippi, United States
About
Jonestown is a town located in the county of Alcorn in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,298 and a population density of 1,294 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,070 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Jonestown
| Population : | 1,070 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Mississippi (United States) |
| County : | Alcorn County |
| Postal code : | 38639 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 662 |
| Area : | 1 km2 |
| Altitude : | 174 feet / 53 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 07:42:17 (19th April 2024) |
| Density : | 1,066 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -21.31% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Jonestown is located at 34°52'15"N 88°40'0"W (34.8709200, -88.6667200).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Jonestown decreased by 21.31% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,298 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,285 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,274 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,252 | -1.76% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,235 | -1.38% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,216 | -1.56% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,183 | -2.79% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,153 | -2.6% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,123 | -2.67% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,100 | -2.09% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,070 | -2.8% | estimation process |
Schools in Jonestown
College & universities near Jonestown, MS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 451343 | Corinth Academy of Cosmetology | Corinth (MS) | 38834 |
Post offices near Jonestown
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Corinth Post Office | Corinth (MS) | 38834 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Jonestown , Texas former community established by the Peoples Temple, known for a mass death event on November 18, 1978 with a population of 2,169 people.
- Jonestown , Pennsylvania borough in central Lebanon County, Pennsylvania with a population of 2,031 people.
Other cities in Alcorn County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Alcorn County , MS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Corinth | 14,435 | City in Mississippi, United States |
| Farmington | 2,160 | Town in Alcorn County, Mississippi |
| Rienzi | 304 | Town of the United States |
| Kossuth | 201 | Human settlement in Alcorn County, Mississippi, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Jonestown distances to largest Mississippi cities
