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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Jones County

Iowa · 20,221 residents · 575.618 sq mi
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Jones County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,449. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $81,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

20,221
+4%since 1990
from 19,444 in 1990
1990 – 2025
35 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 34 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.5
+11%since 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$37,449
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,480 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,816
+71%since 1990
from $10,403 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.6%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$81,500
+49%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$416
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $278 in 1990
US average: $602
75.9%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 73.6% in 1990
24.1% rent
2.2
+29%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(19,018)
Black1.6%(303)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(92)
Asian0.1%(23)
Diversity Score6.5%(1,265)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(19,414)
Black1.8%(356)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(213)
Asian0.2%(44)
Diversity Score7.5%(1,513)
7
+15%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.7%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.3%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 78.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.6 min
−38%since 1990
from 30.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jones County, Iowa?

Jones County, Iowa has about 20,221 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Jones County, Iowa earns about $37,449 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jones County, Iowa expensive?

In Jones County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $81,500, and the typical rent is about $416 a month.

How educated are people in Jones County, Iowa?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Jones County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jones County, Iowa?

About 8.6% of people in Jones County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jones County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Jones County, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 777 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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