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Jones County

Texas · 19,663 residents · 928.605 sq mi
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Jones County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,471. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $80,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,663
−5%since 2000
from 20,785 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
21 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 22 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
+9%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,471
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,572 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,642
+29%since 2000
from $13,656 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.3%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing3.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,800
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$773
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $376 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
20.1% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+23%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.2%(13,752)
Black11.4%(2,368)
Hispanic / Latino20.9%(4,346)
Asian0.4%(91)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.8%(12,848)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.4%(11,485)
Black10.1%(1,978)
Hispanic / Latino28%(5,504)
Asian0.6%(111)
Other3.8%(740)
Diversity Score72%(14,148)
Segregation Score41.7%(8,204)
Diversity Score
72
+16%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
42
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+62%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
32.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 36.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.1%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
Female
37.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.5%
−62.1 ptssince 2013
from 79.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$174,800+116%
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JONES COUNTY VS
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Income$65,533+25%
Home value$78,600−3%
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JONES COUNTY VS
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Income$67,139+28%
Home value$198,600+146%
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Home value$98,700+22%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jones County, Texas?

Jones County, Texas has about 19,663 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jones County, Texas earns about $52,471 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jones County, Texas expensive?

In Jones County, Texas, the median home is worth about $80,800, and the typical rent is about $773 a month.

How educated are people in Jones County, Texas?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Jones County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jones County, Texas?

About 11.5% of people in Jones County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jones County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Jones County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,173 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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6 census tracts
Census Tract 201.02Census Tract 205Census Tract 202Census Tract 204Census Tract 203Census Tract 201.01
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 79601ZIP 79501ZIP 79525ZIP 79553ZIP 79520ZIP 79503
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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