This was 5.6 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,772.
88.9 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 | 139 | 11.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 281 | 22.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 77 | 6.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 112 | 8.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 169 | 13.4 |
| Associate's degree | 162 | 12.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 272 | 21.6 |
| Master's degree | 40 | 3.2 |
| Professional school degree | 3 | 0.2 |
| Doctorate degree | 2 | 0.2 |
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