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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Stone County

Mississippi · 13,622 residents · 445.485 sq mi
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Stone County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,495. Population has grown 27% since 1990. 12% 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 $69,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

13,622
+27%since 1990
from 10,750 in 1990
1990 – 2025
31 / sq mi
+27%since 1990
from 24 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.6
+7%since 1990
from 31.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
10K12K15K17K20K1990201020202024Stone County
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,495
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,045 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,693
+67%since 1990
from $8,816 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.5%
−8.2 ptssince 1990
from 25.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$69,900
+40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$429
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $263 in 1990
US average: $602
81.2%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 79.8% in 1990
18.8% rent
2.3
+15%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic77.7%(8,352)
Black21.9%(2,350)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(61)
Asian0.2%(24)
Diversity Score44.5%(4,782)
2000
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(10,724)
Black19%(2,591)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(170)
Asian0.2%(21)
Diversity Score41.6%(5,663)
42
−7%since 1990
from 44 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.4%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 12.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.8%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 68.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.3%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.1 min
−7%since 1990
from 27.0 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 Stone County, Mississippi?

Stone County, Mississippi has about 13,622 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Stone County, Mississippi earns about $30,495 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stone County, Mississippi expensive?

In Stone County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $69,900, and the typical rent is about $429 a month.

How educated are people in Stone County, Mississippi?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Stone County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stone County, Mississippi?

About 17.5% of people in Stone County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stone County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Stone County, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,872 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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