Jonesboro, GA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Jonesboro increased by 2,918. In this period, the peak population was 6,388 in the year 2021. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3,222 | - | - |
| 2001 | 3,224 | 2 | 0.06% |
| 2002 | 3,212 | -12 | -0.37% |
| 2003 | 3,409 | 197 | 6.13% |
| 2004 | 3,384 | -25 | -0.73% |
| 2005 | 3,460 | 76 | 2.25% |
| 2006 | 3,362 | -98 | -2.83% |
| 2007 | 3,436 | 74 | 2.20% |
| 2008 | 3,604 | 168 | 4.89% |
| 2009 | 3,775 | 171 | 4.74% |
| 2010 | 4,854 | 1,079 | 28.58% |
| 2011 | 4,888 | 34 | 0.70% |
| 2012 | 4,718 | -170 | -3.48% |
| 2013 | 4,719 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2014 | 4,737 | 18 | 0.38% |
| 2015 | 4,852 | 115 | 2.43% |
| 2016 | 4,842 | -10 | -0.21% |
| 2017 | 4,882 | 40 | 0.83% |
| 2018 | 5,045 | 163 | 3.34% |
| 2019 | 5,146 | 101 | 2.00% |
| 2020 | 5,996 | 850 | 16.52% |
| 2021 | 6,388 | 392 | 6.54% |
| 2022 | 6,230 | -158 | -2.47% |
| 2023 | 6,140 | -90 | -1.44% |
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Jonesboro, GA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Jonesboro's population increased by 1,632 (50.65%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Jonesboro's population increased by 1,142 (23.53%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Jonesboro's population increased by 144 (2.40%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Jonesboro's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 6,140.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Jonesboro's population peaked in year 2021 at 6,388.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Jonesboro's population was lowest in year 2002 at 3,212.
Jonesboro, GA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Jonesboro grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 7 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Jonesboro had an average annual population growth rate of 3.94% per year. Overall the population grew 90.56% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Jonesboro annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 3.94% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Jonesboro population grew the most, with an increase of 1,079 people (a 28.58% year-on-year increase)..
From 2011 to 2012 Jonesboro population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 170 people (a 3.48% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Jonesboro, GA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Jonesboro's population decreased by 248 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 158 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 90 (1.44%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Jonesboro, GA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Jonesboro increased by 1,421 (30.11%). The population was highest at 6,388 in the year 2021 and lowest at 4,737 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 2.79%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)