Economy & Jobs — Jonesboro, Georgia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $50,843 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$57,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $27,945 |
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| Poverty Rate | 35.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 10.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,070 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Transportation | 19.9% |
| Education Healthcare | 19.9% |
| Retail | 11.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 242 |
| Gas Stations | 117 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 112 |
| Physician Offices | 83 |
| Child Day Care | 81 |
| Convenience Stores | 74 |
| Insurance Agencies | 64 |
| Auto Repair | 62 |
| Hotels Motels | 62 |
| Grocery Stores | 56 |
| General Merchandise | 51 |
| Law Offices | 45 |
| Beauty Salons | 42 |
| Dental Offices | 38 |
| Home Health | 34 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
