Census data shows that the average family size in Jonesport is 2.9. However, the numbers are very different in the surrounding CDPs. For example, Winter Harbor has 100% husband and wife families, whereas Jonesport has 75%. This means that the population in Winter Harbor is more diverse than Jonesport.
Census data also shows that the population of Jonesport is largely white. Only about 0.5% of the population is black or Hispanic. In addition, the median household income is $30,192, which is less than the state average of $41,998. Further, the area has an overall high school graduation rate of 78%. However, 52% of its college graduates drop out of college.
Moreover, the area has a relatively low percentage of divorced and widowed people. The percentage of single people in the population is 54%. In comparison, the percentage of people who are single is the highest in the Machias CDP. This could lead to a significant economic impact for the town.
There are no hotels in the town. However, residents can get prepared food year-round at Jonesport's Moosabec Variety and Jonesport Pizza. In addition, Tall Barney's, which was famous for its "Liar's Table," closed earlier this decade. As a result, the number of retail businesses in the area has decreased considerably.