Jonestown, Pennsylvania
Jonestown: borough in central Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
About
Jonestown is a city located in the county of Columbia in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,905 and a population density of 3,024 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,031 inhabitants.
The city was created 265 years ago in 1760.
Quick Facts about Jonestown
| Population | 2,031 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Columbia County |
| Postal code | 17038 |
| Area | 0.63 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.1293,-76.3041 |
| Establishment | January 01, 1761 (265 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 11:00:04 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 3,224 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 6.2% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 74℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Lebanon County Pennsylvania Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Jonestown Highlighted locator map image
Geography
Jonestown is located at 41°7'45"N 76°18'15"W (41.1292500, -76.3041000).
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Weather
74°F
Chance Rain Showers
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Jonestown increased by 6.2% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,905 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,913 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,932 | 0.98% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,934 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,945 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,960 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,973 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,990 | 0.85% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,015 | 1.24% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,028 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,031 | 0.15% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 6,517 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 6,913 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -5.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 6,260 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 6,915 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.7% |
| White only, percent : | 87.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 9.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 86.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 544 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 63.9% |
Jonestown zip code is 17038.
County name: Lebanon, County
fips: 42075
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 63.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $70,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $878 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $366 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $538 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,672 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.45 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 83.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 72.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 89.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 47.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 7,668 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 79,911 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 94,938 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $13,898 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $42,348 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,716 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 18.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 470 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 134 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 277 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 34 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 413 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 31 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 417 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,969.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.33 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 57.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $116,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,076 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $448 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $761 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 9,173 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.28 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 81.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 79.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 18.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 102,466 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 448,897 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 760,688 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $34,998 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $44,323 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,066 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 18.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,812 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,090 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 418 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 112 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,509 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 204 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,353 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,100.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 10.43 |
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People born in Jonestown (2)
People born in Jonestown, including geologist and mineralogist John Shertzer Hittell, historian, US state senator, and writer Theodore H. Hittell, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Jonestown, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 211158 | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | Bloomsburg (PA) | 17815 |
| 213659 | Luzerne County Community College | Nanticoke (PA) | 18634-3899 |
| 214768 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton | Hazleton (PA) | 18202-8025 |
| 214643 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre | Lehman (PA) | 18627-0217 |
| 210474 | Jolie Hair and Beauty Academy-Hazleton | Hazleton (PA) | 18201 |
Nearby Transit Stations (7)
Rail and bus stations connected to Jonestown, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WKB | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 47 South Washington Street | BUS |
| WHV | White Haven, PA | I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940 | BUS |
| SRN | Scranton, PA | 23 Lackawanna Avenue | BUS |
| HAR | Harrisburg Transportation Center | 4th and Chestnut Streets | RAIL |
| MID | Middletown | Union Street and Mill Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Jonestown.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Cambra Post Office | Cambra (PA) | 18611 |
| Huntington Mill Post Office | Huntington Mills (PA) | 18622 |
| Benton Post Office | Benton (PA) | 17814 |
| Berwick Post Office | Berwick (PA) | 18603 |
| Mifflinvill Post Office | Mifflinville (PA) | 18631 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- 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, Mississippi town in Mississippi, United States with a population of 1,070 people.
Other cities in Columbia County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Columbia County , PA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomsburg | 14,585 | Town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
| Berwick | 9,855 | Borough in eastern Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
| Jackson | 8,379 | Township in northwestern Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
| Derry | 2,495 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| North Centre | 2,115 | Township in central Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
| Espy | 1,642 | CDP in central Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
| Catawissa | 1,460 | Borough in Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
| Newlin | 1,341 | Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania |
| Mifflinville | 1,253 | CDP in eastern Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
| Almedia | 1,078 | CDP in central Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
| Briar Creek | 672 | Borough in eastern Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
| Orangeville | 480 | Borough in Pennsylvania |
| Stillwater | 203 | Borough in Pennsylvania |
| Centralia | 11 | Borough in Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Jonestown distances to largest Pennsylvania cities