This was 14.6 percent lower than the state average of 31.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 4,503.
76.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Jonesboro for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 787 | 23.7 |
Regular high school diploma | 1,033 | 31.2 |
GED or alternative credential | 331 | 10 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 91 | 2.7 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 516 | 15.6 |
Associate's degree | 322 | 9.7 |
Bachelor's degree | 195 | 5.9 |
Master's degree | 38 | 1.1 |
Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
Doctorate degree | 2 | less than 0.1 |