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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Jones County

Georgia · 20,739 residents · 393.942 sq mi
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Jones County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $31,934. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $65,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,739
−12%vs 2000
vs 23,639 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
53 / sq mi
−12%vs 2000
vs 60 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
32.2
−11%vs 2000
vs 36.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K22K25K27K30K1990201020202024Jones County
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,934
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $43,301 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,543
−29%vs 2000
vs $19,126 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
10.8%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,400
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $79,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$337
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $447 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
83.7%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.8% in 2000
16.3% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+12%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.7%(17,649)
Black23.2%(5,490)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(169)
Asian0.5%(125)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.2%(11,163)
1990
White, non-Hispanic74%(15,344)
Black25.6%(5,310)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(17)
Asian0.2%(39)
Other0.2%(46)
Diversity Score48.5%(10,060)
Diversity Score
49
+3%vs 2000
vs 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
70.2%
−7.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+29%vs 2000
vs 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Jones County to nearby counties

JONES COUNTY VS
Bibb County
Income$51,234+60%
Home value$174,500+167%
Population157,556+440%
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JONES COUNTY VS
Baldwin County
Income$54,403+70%
Home value$181,900+178%
Population44,029+51%
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JONES COUNTY VS
Monroe County
Income$83,183+160%
Home value$271,200+315%
Population32,023+10%
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JONES COUNTY VS
Jasper County
Income$60,134+88%
Home value$243,400+272%
Population17,632−40%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jones County, Georgia?

Jones County, Georgia has about 20,739 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Jones County, Georgia?

The typical household in Jones County, Georgia earns about $31,934 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jones County, Georgia expensive?

In Jones County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $65,400, and the typical rent is about $337 a month.

How educated are people in Jones County, Georgia?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Jones County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jones County, Georgia?

About 10.8% of people in Jones County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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9 census tracts
Census Tract 303.05Census Tract 301.05Census Tract 302Census Tract 303.04Census Tract 301.01Census Tract 301.06Census Tract 303.06Census Tract 301.03Census Tract 303.03
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 31217ZIP 31211ZIP 31032ZIP 31033ZIP 31038
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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