Demographics & People — Jonesboro, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,912 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,800 |
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| Median Age | 39.7 |
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| Total Households | 794 |
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| Family Households | 438 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.33 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0708 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,589 |
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| Black or African American | 31 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 903 |
| German | 352 |
| Other groups | 224 |
| English | 171 |
| American | 149 |
| Irish | 85 |
| Italian | 38 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 33 |
| French (except Basque) | 31 |
Language
| English Only | 1,753 |
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| Spanish | 27 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,780 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 104 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,393 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Jonesboro, Illinois.
