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Jones County

Georgia · 28,347 residents · 393.942 sq mi
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Jones County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,046. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $149,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,347
+20%since 2000
from 23,639 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
72 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 60 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
+14%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K22K25K27K30K1990201020202024Jones County
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,046
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,301 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,555
+44%since 2000
from $19,126 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.8%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Public administration8.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,700
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$796
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $447 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
21.8% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+30%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.8%(20,074)
Black23.8%(6,739)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(476)
Asian0.5%(138)
Other2.4%(678)
Diversity Score53.9%(15,289)
Segregation Score22.9%(6,495)
Diversity Score
54
+14%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
23
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+62%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.5%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−76.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jones County, Georgia?

Jones County, Georgia has about 28,347 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jones County, Georgia earns about $63,046 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 $149,700, and the typical rent is about $796 a month.

How educated are people in Jones County, Georgia?

About 20.8% 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 11.6% of people in Jones County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jones County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Jones County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,608 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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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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