Jonesboro, Indiana facts for kids
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City of Jonesboro, Indiana
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Location of Jonesboro in Grant County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Grant |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council Government |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.89 sq mi (2.31 km2) |
| • Land | 0.89 sq mi (2.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 830 ft (250 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,516 |
| • Density | 1,697.65/sq mi (655.57/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46938
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-38862 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395479 |
| Website | http://jonesboroindiana.net/ |
Jonesboro (pronounced JONZ-buh-ruh) is a small city in Grant County, Indiana, United States. It is located right next to the Mississinewa River, across from Gas City. In 2020, about 1,516 people lived there. Jonesboro is known for being one of the smaller cities in Indiana.
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History of Jonesboro
Jonesboro was founded in 1837. A man named Obadiah Jones started the city. He decided to name the new settlement after himself.
About Jonesboro's Location
Jonesboro is entirely land, meaning it has no large bodies of water within its city limits. The city covers a total area of about 0.89 square miles (2.31 square kilometers). This makes it a compact and easy-to-explore place.
Who Lives in Jonesboro?
The number of people living in Jonesboro has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 288 | — | |
| 1860 | 454 | 57.6% | |
| 1870 | 581 | 28.0% | |
| 1880 | 729 | 25.5% | |
| 1890 | 687 | −5.8% | |
| 1900 | 1,838 | 167.5% | |
| 1910 | 1,573 | −14.4% | |
| 1920 | 1,429 | −9.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,496 | 4.7% | |
| 1940 | 1,791 | 19.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,973 | 10.2% | |
| 1960 | 2,260 | 14.5% | |
| 1970 | 2,466 | 9.1% | |
| 1980 | 2,279 | −7.6% | |
| 1990 | 2,073 | −9.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,887 | −9.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,756 | −6.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,516 | −13.7% | |
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Jonesboro's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,756 people living in Jonesboro. These people lived in 684 different homes. Most people living in Jonesboro were White (97.7%). A small number were Native American or from other backgrounds. About 2.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (34.9%) had children under 18 living there. Most families were married couples living together (49.6%). The average age of people in Jonesboro was 39 years old. About 25.8% of the residents were under 18 years old.
Learning in Jonesboro
Jonesboro has a public library called the Jonesboro Public Library. It's a great place to find books and learn new things. The city also has two schools for students.
Schools in Jonesboro
- Westview Elementary School is a public school. It serves students from pre-school up to first grade. This school is part of the Mississinewa School Corporation. Other schools in this group are R.J. Baskett, Northview Elementary, and Mississinewa High School in nearby Gas City.
- The King's Academy is a private Christian school. It teaches students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade.
Famous People from Jonesboro
Some notable people have come from Jonesboro:
- John Harvey Baldwin: He was a state senator and lawyer in Minnesota.
- Harry Knight: He was a race car driver who competed in Indy car races.
- Mary Eleanor Spear: She was a well-known statistician.
See also
In Spanish: Jonesboro (Indiana) para niños
