U.S. County · Profile

Jones County

66.3KTotal Population
95Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+1.99%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Jones County has a population of 66,250 as of 2023. It is located in Mississippi.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Jones County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):4.7%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White66.5%44,056
Black or African American29.2%19,345
Hispanic or Latino4.7%3,114
Two or More Races2.2%1,458
Some Other Race1.3%861
American Indian/Alaska Native0.6%398
Asian0.3%199
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Jones County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$49,451
33.7% below national average
Per Capita Income
$26,063
32.0% below national average
Poverty Rate
21.3%
85.2% above national average
Median Age
37.7 years

Income & Poverty

$49,451Median Household Income
$26,063Per Capita Income
21.3%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$49,451$68,431
Families$65,385$79,659
Married-couple Families$65,385$73,231
Nonfamily Households$24,752$26,732

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Jones County, Mississippi.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

Sovrn site verification