Jonesboro, Maine facts for kids
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Jonesboro, Maine
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 Jonesboro, Maine
Location in Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 38.36 sq mi (99.35 km2) |
| • Land | 36.58 sq mi (94.74 km2) |
| • Water | 1.78 sq mi (4.61 km2) |
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 587 |
| • Density | 16/sq mi (6.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04648
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-35905 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582536 |
Jonesboro (pronounced JONZ-buh-ruh) is a small town located in Washington County, Maine, United States. It was named after John Coffin Jones, who owned land in the area. In 2020, about 587 people lived there.
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Geography and Climate of Jonesboro
Jonesboro covers an area of about 38.36 square miles (99.35 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Jonesboro's Climate
The weather in Jonesboro changes a lot throughout the year. Summers are usually warm or hot and can be humid. Winters are cold, and sometimes very cold. This type of weather is known as a humid continental climate.
Population Changes in Jonesboro
The number of people living in Jonesboro has changed over many years. Here is a look at the population from 1810 to 2020:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1810 | 553 | — | |
| 1820 | 675 | 22.1% | |
| 1830 | 810 | 20.0% | |
| 1840 | 392 | −51.6% | |
| 1850 | 466 | 18.9% | |
| 1860 | 518 | 11.2% | |
| 1870 | 522 | 0.8% | |
| 1880 | 555 | 6.3% | |
| 1890 | 624 | 12.4% | |
| 1900 | 606 | −2.9% | |
| 1910 | 519 | −14.4% | |
| 1920 | 461 | −11.2% | |
| 1930 | 468 | 1.5% | |
| 1940 | 479 | 2.4% | |
| 1950 | 459 | −4.2% | |
| 1960 | 428 | −6.8% | |
| 1970 | 448 | 4.7% | |
| 1980 | 553 | 23.4% | |
| 1990 | 585 | 5.8% | |
| 2000 | 594 | 1.5% | |
| 2010 | 583 | −1.9% | |
| 2020 | 587 | 0.7% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 583 people living in Jonesboro. They lived in 256 households, and 151 of these were families.
- Population Makeup:
- Most residents (96.7%) were White.
- A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian.
- About 1.7% of people identified with two or more races.
- Less than 1% were Hispanic or Latino.
- Households and Families:
- About 25.8% of households had children under 18.
- Many households (47.3%) were married couples.
- About 32.4% of households had only one person living there.
- Nearly 15% of households had someone 65 years or older living alone.
- Age of Residents:
- The average age in Jonesboro was 45.2 years.
- About 21.6% of residents were under 18.
- About 16.1% were 65 years or older.
- The town had slightly more males (50.6%) than females (49.4%).
Schools in the Jonesboro Area
Students in Jonesboro attend several schools. These include:
- Jonesboro Elementary School
- Rose M. Gaffney Elementary School
- Washington Academy
- Machias Memorial High School
Famous People from Jonesboro
Some notable people have connections to Jonesboro:
- Nathaniel Farnsworth, a politician
- Tom Selleck, a well-known actor and film producer
See also
In Spanish: Jonesboro (Maine) para niños
