Town · Maine
Jonesport, Maine
Jonesport, town, in Washington County, Maine. Jonesport had 1,244 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,245 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,166 (±175). GEOID 2302936010.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,244
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,245 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,166 ±175
Median household income
$67,500
±$12,657 (90% margin)
Maine: $74,733
Median home value
$142,000
±$37,417 (90% margin)
Maine: $296,600
Median gross rent
$1,000
±$109 (90% margin)
Maine: $1,139
Where is Jonesport and what county is it in?
Jonesport is a town in Washington County, Maine. It covers 28.5 square miles of land, 44 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Jonesport: Jonesport (CDP, 608 in 2020).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Jonesport, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,244 people lived in Jonesport on July 1, 2025, up 0.3% since 2020, slower than Maine (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 1,245 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,166 (±175).
| Measure | Jonesport | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,166±175 | 31,331 | no clear change |
| Households | 520±84 | 14,187 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.17±0.21 | 2.14 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 834±94 | 21,726 | −163 |
Jonesport's population since 2000
From 1,408 in 2000 to 1,244 in 2025: down 11.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Jonesport 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 Jonesport?
The median resident of Jonesport is 43.7 years old; 16.7% are under 18 and 26.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 3.5%. 1.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Jonesport | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.7±12.9 | 48.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.7%±4.2 pts | 18.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 26.5%±5.5 pts | 26.3% | – |
| Male | 54.9%±4.3 pts | 49.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.5%±2.6 pts | 2.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.0%±4.6 pts | 87.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.2%±1.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±1.2 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.3%±1.6 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.8%±1.1 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.6%±1.3 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 14.7%±4.1 pts | 11.7% | – |
| With a disability | 17.7%±4.9 pts | 22.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 18.9%±5.4 pts | 9.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.6%±4.0 pts | 91.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.3%±4.9 pts | 24.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.2%±3.4 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.6%±6.5 pts | 89.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 6.3%±2.9 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 Jonesport earn?
Half of Jonesport's 520 households earn less than $67,500 a year (±$12,657), against $56,024 in Washington County and $74,733 in Maine. In 2015-2019 the median was $47,417 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $20,083 after inflation. 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Jonesport | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,500±$12,657 | $56,024 | +$20,083 |
| Mean household income | $85,758±$15,182 | $74,471 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,305±$8,051 | $33,745 | +$10,742 |
| People below the poverty line | 13.5%±4.4 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.2%±6.0 pts | 18.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 20.8%±6.0 pts | 18.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.5%±3.6 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.4%±6.7 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 Jonesport?
Owners occupy 67.5% of Jonesport's occupied homes and renters 32.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $142,000 by its owner (±$37,417). The median renter pays $1,000 a month including utilities, and 31.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Jonesport | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $142,000±$37,417 | $161,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,000±$109 | $783 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.5%±14.8 pts | 38.4% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,185±$119 | $1,275 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.5%±8.6 pts | 79.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 32.5%±8.6 pts | 20.3% | – |
| Housing units | 834±94 | 21,726 | −163 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.3%±4.9 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 17.6%±13.8 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.7%±4.8 pts | 81.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 14.4%±4.5 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±3.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.4%±2.3 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 31.2%±6.5 pts | 27.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.0%±2.1 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 Jonesport building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Jonesport in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 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 Jonesport work and get to work?
73.8% of Jonesport's workers drive alone and 8.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.8 minutes.
| Measure | Jonesport | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.7%±6.3 pts | 52.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4%±3.7 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 73.8%±7.4 pts | 75.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.8%±5.7 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±5.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 7.4%±5.3 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.0%±3.3 pts | 9.7% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.8 min±3.7 | 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 Jonesport?
No census tract lies mostly in Jonesport; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9563Washington County | 2,772 | $68,171 |
| Tract 9900Washington County | 0 | not published |
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 Jonesport) · Census block assignment files
How does Jonesport compare with other places in Maine?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Jonesport is the 6,742nd-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 221st-most populous of 454 in Maine.
Jonesport ranks 198th of 349 places in Maine with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 221st | 454 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 232nd | 273 |
| Residents per square mile | 295th | 353 |
| Median household income | 198th | 349 |
| Per capita income | 182nd | 353 |
| Median home value | 320th | 352 |
| Median gross rent | 170th | 301 |
| Poverty rate | 107th | 277 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 289th | 352 |
| Median age | 222nd | 353 |
| Owner-occupied share | 290th | 353 |
| Work from home | 245th | 275 |
| Travel time to work | 302nd | 352 |
Jonesport's figures with every place in Maine (CSV)
Every place in Maine, sortable · Compare Jonesport 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 Jonesport?
15 of the 57 figures for Jonesport 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 Jonesport 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.