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Jones County

Mississippi · 64,958 residents · 694.845 sq mi
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Jones County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,786. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $54,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

64,958
+5%since 1990
from 62,031 in 1990
1990 – 2025
93 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 89 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.8
+6%since 1990
from 33.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
61K63K65K67K69K1990201020202024Jones County
202466K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,786
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,239 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,820
+53%since 1990
from $9,663 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.8%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 22.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$54,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$374
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $269 in 1990
US average: $602
76.8%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 76.4% in 1990
23.2% rent
1.9
−14%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(46,151)
Black25%(15,495)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(201)
Asian0.3%(158)
Diversity Score48.5%(30,086)
2000
White, non-Hispanic70.7%(45,955)
Black26.2%(17,032)
Hispanic / Latino2%(1,271)
Asian0.3%(172)
Diversity Score52.6%(34,183)
53
+8%since 1990
from 49 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.0%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 12.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.9%
+9.6 ptssince 1990
from 64.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.7%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.2 min
−25%since 1990
from 19.1 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, Mississippi?

Jones County, Mississippi has about 64,958 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Jones County, Mississippi earns about $28,786 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jones County, Mississippi expensive?

In Jones County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $54,000, and the typical rent is about $374 a month.

How educated are people in Jones County, Mississippi?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Jones County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jones County, Mississippi?

About 19.8% of people in Jones County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jones County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Jones County, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,927 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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