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Jones County

State:
Mississippi
County Seat:
Laurel and Ellisville

Jones County's estimated 2025 population is 65,870 with a growth rate of -0.29% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jones County is the 11th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 67,819 and has seen a growth of -2.87% since that time.

65,870
Total Population
95
Population Density (miĀ²)
11
Population Rank (State)
-190 -0.29%
Annual Population Growth

Jones County Population

Jones County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Jones County includes 65.38% White, 28.73% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Other race

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White43,69865.38%
Black or African American19,20028.73%
Two or more races1,7912.68%
Other race1,4452.16%
Native American4490.67%
Asian2560.38%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Jones County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Jones County's average per capita income is $38,055. Household income levels show a median of $51,143. The poverty rate stands at 20.79%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$85,036-
Families$67,951$86,622
Households$51,143$73,758
Non Families$25,483$41,611

$38,055

Average Income

$51,143

Median Household Income

20.79%

Poverty Rate