Jonesboro, IL Demographics

A map of Jonesboro's Population by Race

Jonesboro, Illinois has an estimated population of 1,870, an increase from the 1,711 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.9% White, 12.4% Multiracial, 1.2% Hispanic, 1.1% Black, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Jonesboro, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Jonesboro has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Jonesboro, that probability was 16.6% in 2020 and 26.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Jonesboro is ranked the 523rd most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Jonesboro was ranked the 535th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Jonesboro's White Population

1,587 residents of Jonesboro, or 84.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Jonesboro is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Jonesboro ranks 692nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jonesboro's White population has grown by an estimated 1.7%. White residents' share of Jonesboro's population has decreased from 91.2% to 84.9%.

Jonesboro is more White than neighboring Cobden (63.5% White), and Alto Pass (76.4% White). Jonesboro is less White than neighboring Anna (88.4% White), Mill Creek (89.2% White), and Dongola (86.1% White).

Jonesboro's Black Population

21 residents of Jonesboro, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Jonesboro is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Jonesboro ranks 840th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jonesboro's Black population has grown by an estimated 133.3%. Black residents' share of Jonesboro's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.1%.

Jonesboro is more Black than neighboring Anna (0.5% Black), Mill Creek (0% Black), Alto Pass (0% Black), and Dongola (0% Black). Jonesboro is less Black than neighboring Cobden (1.5% Black).

Jonesboro's Asian Population

2 residents of Jonesboro, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Jonesboro is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Jonesboro ranks 714th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jonesboro's Asian population has declined by an estimated 71.4%. Asian residents' share of Jonesboro's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Jonesboro is more Asian than neighboring Mill Creek (0% Asian), and Alto Pass (0% Asian). Jonesboro is less Asian than neighboring Anna (1.9% Asian), Cobden (0.2% Asian), and Dongola (0.9% Asian).

Jonesboro's Hispanic Population

22 residents of Jonesboro, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Jonesboro is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Jonesboro ranks 647th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jonesboro's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 64.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Jonesboro's population has decreased from 3.6% to 1.2%.

Jonesboro is more Hispanic than neighboring Mill Creek (0% Hispanic). Jonesboro is less Hispanic than neighboring Anna (6.7% Hispanic), Cobden (31.5% Hispanic), Alto Pass (21% Hispanic), and Dongola (9.9% Hispanic).

Jonesboro's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Jonesboro, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Jonesboro is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Jonesboro ranks 587th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jonesboro's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Jonesboro's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Jonesboro is more Native American/Other than neighboring Anna (0% Native American/Other), Cobden (0% Native American/Other), Mill Creek (0% Native American/Other), and Dongola (0% Native American/Other). Jonesboro is less Native American/Other than neighboring Alto Pass (1.7% Native American/Other).

Jonesboro's Multiracial Population

232 residents of Jonesboro, or 12.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Jonesboro is higher than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Jonesboro ranks 597th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jonesboro's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 256.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Jonesboro's population has increased from 3.8% to 12.4%.

Jonesboro is more Multiracial than neighboring Anna (2.5% Multiracial), Cobden (3.2% Multiracial), Mill Creek (10.8% Multiracial), Alto Pass (0.9% Multiracial), and Dongola (3.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.