Jonesboro

City in Union County, Illinois

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Jonesboro is a city in Union County, Illinois, with 1,711 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 518 ft (158 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Anna, 1.7 miles NE.

About Jonesboro

Jonesboro () is a city in Union County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Jonesboro had a population of 1,711. It is the county seat of Union County. The city is known for being tied to its close neighbor Anna, together known as Anna-Jonesboro.

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Living in Jonesboro

Median household income
$58,500
Median home value
$106,400
Median rent
$688/mo
Median age
39.7
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Jonesboro, IL population

Jonesboro had 1,711 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,711
Density634 per sq mi (245 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Jonesboro at a glance

StateIllinois (IL)
CountyUnion County
TypeCity
Population1,711 (2020)
Land area2.70 sq mi (7.0 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²)
Elevation518 ft (158 m)
Coordinates37.4510° N, 89.2666° W
ZIP code62952
Census code (GEOID)1738635

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Jonesboro

What county is Jonesboro in?

Jonesboro is in Union County, Illinois.

What is the population of Jonesboro, IL?

1,711 people lived in Jonesboro at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Jonesboro, IL?

The ZIP code of Jonesboro is 62952.

What is the elevation of Jonesboro?

518 feet (158 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Jonesboro?

Anna (1.7 mi), Cobden (5.7 mi), Mill Creek (7.6 mi), Dongola (8.6 mi), Alto Pass (9.0 mi).

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