Jonesborough, Tennessee Statistic: Population, Charts, Map, Steets and More

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While Jonesborough City was originally a part of the Washington District, it became the capital of the newly formed State of Franklin in 1784. The name was ostensibly after American founding father Benjamin Franklin, but the state was never recognized by Congress and was reclaimed by North Carolina in late 1788. Jonesborough was named the capitol of Franklin because of its close proximity to the Mississippi River. While the city's storied history is significant, it is largely forgotten today.

In terms of age, males outnumbered females in Jonesborough, TN. The median age was 39 years. There were 101 males for every 100 females. The median household income was $63,490. Interestingly, the population in Jonesborough, TN had a higher rent burden than the state's average of 30.3%. The city is also home to many renters, making it less affordable for many people to live in Jonesborough.

The USPS gives Jonesborough a default name. USPS uses this default name when listing ZIP Codes. The city has a population of 11,700. The city is located at the intersection of three major highways: U.S. Route 321 and Interstate 81. It is connected to Interstate 26 in Erwin. The city covers 4.3 square miles/11 km2.