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Stone County

Mississippi · 18,333 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 $47,683. Population has grown 35% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $124,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,333
+35%since 2000
from 13,622 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
41 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 31 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+17%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K12K15K17K20K1990201020202024Stone County
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,683
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,495 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,093
+64%since 2000
from $14,693 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,500
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$679
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $429 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
22.0% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+14%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(10,724)
Black19%(2,591)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(170)
Asian0.2%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.6%(5,663)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(13,822)
Black17.7%(3,239)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(444)
Asian0.5%(89)
Other3.6%(669)
Diversity Score49.2%(9,024)
Segregation Score26.2%(4,812)
Diversity Score
49
+18%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.8 min
+42%since 2000
from 25.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 59.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.7%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.2%
−65.9 ptssince 2013
from 78.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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STONE COUNTY VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stone County, Mississippi?

Stone County, Mississippi has about 18,333 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Stone County, Mississippi earns about $47,683 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 $124,500, and the typical rent is about $679 a month.

How educated are people in Stone County, Mississippi?

About 15.2% 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 17.0% 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 7,583 residents, a change of about 71 percent over that period.

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

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