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Jones County

North Carolina · 9,172 residents · 471.368 sq mi
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Jones County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,324. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $92,200. With a median age of 48.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 32% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,172
−12%since 2000
from 10,381 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
19 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 22 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.9
+25%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K10K10K11K1990201020202024Jones County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,324
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,882 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,917
+44%since 2000
from $15,916 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,200
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$627
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
22.4% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+14%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.3%(6,256)
Black35.7%(3,703)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(282)
Asian0.2%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.1%(6,448)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.1%(5,787)
Black28%(2,564)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(394)
Asian0.3%(32)
Other2.8%(254)
Diversity Score63.3%(5,802)
Segregation Score13.9%(1,274)
Diversity Score
63
+2%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
14
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.3%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+47%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 58.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.7%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.0%
−67.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jones County, North Carolina?

Jones County, North Carolina has about 9,172 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jones County, North Carolina?

The typical household in Jones County, North Carolina earns about $38,324 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jones County, North Carolina expensive?

In Jones County, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $92,200, and the typical rent is about $627 a month.

How educated are people in Jones County, North Carolina?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Jones County, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jones County, North Carolina?

About 23.5% of people in Jones County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jones County, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Jones County, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 242 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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