Town · Maine
Jonesboro, Maine
Jonesboro, town, in Washington County, Maine. Jonesboro had 607 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 579 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 570 (±139). GEOID 2302935905.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
607
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 579 · ACS 2020-2024: 570 ±139
Median household income
$63,750
±$14,007 (90% margin)
Maine: $74,733
Median home value
$151,400
±$74,507 (90% margin)
Maine: $296,600
Median gross rent
$1,081
±$145 (90% margin)
Maine: $1,139
Where is Jonesboro and what county is it in?
Jonesboro is a town in Washington County, Maine. It covers 36.6 square miles of land, 16 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Jonesboro, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 607 people lived in Jonesboro on July 1, 2025, up 4.7% since 2020, faster than Maine (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 579 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 570 (±139).
| Measure | Jonesboro | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 570±139 | 31,331 | −175 |
| Households | 268±62 | 14,187 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.13±0.23 | 2.14 | −0.56 |
| Housing units | 346±68 | 21,726 | no clear change |
Jonesboro's population since 2000
From 594 in 2000 to 607 in 2025: up 2.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Jonesboro as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Jonesboro?
The median resident of Jonesboro is 38.3 years old; 16.3% are under 18 and 15.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 5.8%.
| Measure | Jonesboro | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.3±13.0 | 48.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.3%±5.6 pts | 18.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.4%±5.1 pts | 26.3% | – |
| Male | 55.3%±4.5 pts | 49.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.8%±6.9 pts | 2.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.9%±8.0 pts | 87.6% | −12.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±4.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±4.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±1.0 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±4.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.2%±2.8 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 2.5%±2.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.8%±2.4 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.8%±4.8 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.1%±6.2 pts | 11.7% | – |
| With a disability | 19.9%±6.3 pts | 22.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.0%±5.6 pts | 9.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.6%±3.4 pts | 91.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.9%±6.7 pts | 24.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.9%±3.3 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 78.0%±12.0 pts | 89.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4%±1.6 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Jonesboro earn?
Half of Jonesboro's 268 households earn less than $63,750 a year (±$14,007), against $56,024 in Washington County and $74,733 in Maine. In 2015-2019 it was $51,706 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Jonesboro | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,750±$14,007 | $56,024 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $71,458±$8,841 | $74,471 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,288±$4,902 | $33,745 | +$8,033 |
| People below the poverty line | 14.0%±6.5 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.4%±16.4 pts | 18.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.6%±8.0 pts | 18.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.0%±6.2 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.0%±7.4 pts | 84.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Jonesboro?
Owners occupy 81.0% of Jonesboro's occupied homes and renters 19.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $151,400 by its owner (±$74,507). The median renter pays $1,081 a month including utilities, and 51.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Jonesboro | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $151,400±$74,507 | $161,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,081±$145 | $783 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 51.0%±28.8 pts | 38.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,391±$709 | $1,275 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.0%±8.6 pts | 79.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 19.0%±8.6 pts | 20.3% | – |
| Housing units | 346±68 | 21,726 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±11.9 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±38.2 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.3%±8.5 pts | 81.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 19.9%±8.5 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 11.8%±10.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.6%±3.8 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 24.9%±7.5 pts | 27.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.2%±2.5 pts | 6.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Jonesboro building?
Builders took permits for 5 new housing units in Jonesboro in 2025 (5 in single-family houses), 8.2 per 1,000 residents against 4.9 across Maine.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Jonesboro work and get to work?
87.4% of Jonesboro's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 19.1 minutes.
| Measure | Jonesboro | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.8%±9.2 pts | 52.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.0%±1.4 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 87.4%±7.5 pts | 75.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.1%±2.9 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±8.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 6.1%±7.0 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.4%±2.3 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.1 min±2.9 | 21.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Jonesboro?
No census tract lies mostly in Jonesboro; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9563Washington County | 2,772 | $68,171 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Jonesboro) · Census block assignment files
How does Jonesboro compare with other places in Maine?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Jonesboro is the 9,453rd-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 314th-most populous of 454 in Maine.
Jonesboro is not ranked by income or the other survey measures: those rankings include places of 1,000 or more residents (2020 Census) with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 314th | 454 |
Jonesboro's figures with every place in Maine (CSV)
Every place in Maine, sortable · Compare Jonesboro with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Jonesboro?
21 of the 57 figures for Jonesboro on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Jonesboro are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.