Jones County, Texas's estimated 2024 population is 20,491 with a growth rate of 0.54% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jones County, Texas is the 118th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 20,237 and has seen a growth of 1.26% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 21,041 | 110 | 0.53% |
| 2028 | 20,931 | 110 | 0.53% |
| 2027 | 20,821 | 110 | 0.53% |
| 2026 | 20,711 | 110 | 0.53% |
| 2025 | 20,601 | 110 | 0.54% |
| 2024 | 20,491 | 110 | 0.54% |
| 2023 | 20,381 | 110 | 0.54% |
| 2022 | 20,271 | 460 | 2.32% |
| 2021 | 19,811 | 129 | 0.66% |
| 2020 | 19,682 | -185 | -0.93% |
| 2019 | 19,867 | 34 | 0.17% |
| 2018 | 19,833 | 4 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 19,829 | -139 | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 19,968 | 3 | 0.02% |
| 2015 | 19,965 | 114 | 0.57% |
| 2014 | 19,851 | -190 | -0.95% |
| 2013 | 20,041 | 168 | 0.85% |
| 2012 | 19,873 | -398 | -1.96% |
| 2011 | 20,271 | 34 | 0.17% |
| 2010 | 20,237 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 16,490 | -778 | -4.51% |
| 1980 | 17,268 | 1,162 | 7.21% |
| 1970 | 16,106 | -3,193 | -16.54% |
| 1960 | 19,299 | -2,848 | -12.86% |
| 1950 | 22,147 | -1,231 | -5.27% |
| 1940 | 23,378 | -855 | -3.53% |
| 1930 | 24,233 | 1,910 | 8.56% |
| 1920 | 22,323 | -1,976 | -8.13% |
| 1910 | 24,299 | 17,246 | 244.52% |
| 1900 | 7,053 | 3,256 | 85.75% |
| 1890 | 3,797 | 3,251 | 595.42% |
| 1880 | 546 | -20,495 | -97.41% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,649 | 69.08% |
| Two or more races | 2,324 | 11.76% |
| Black or African American | 2,159 | 10.93% |
| Other race | 1,457 | 7.37% |
| Native American | 99 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 70 | 0.35% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,917 | 2.29 | 82.2 | 17.8 |
| Married | 3,306 | 2.83 | 84.8 | 15.2 |
| Non Family | 1,839 | 1.15 | 79.1 | 20.9 |
| Female | 570 | 2.71 | 75.3 | 24.7 |
| Male | 202 | 2.48 | 86.6 | 13.4 |
2.71
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
82.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,001 | 13.66% |
| Associates Degree | 1,183 | 8.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,284 | 8.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 351 | 2.4% |
| High School Graduate | 5,668 | 38.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 812 | 5.54% |
| Some College | 3,354 | 22.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,521 | 7,793 | 1,469 |
| Hispanic | 3,681 | 2,377 | 87 |
| Black | 1,842 | 1,193 | 18 |
| 2+ Races | 1,553 | 1,095 | 32 |
| Other Race | 1,041 | 515 | 34 |
| Native American | 79 | 42 | 1 |
| Asian | 66 | 51 | 31 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.46%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 46.97%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,652 | $54,832 | $44,302 |
| Graduate Degree | $55,282 | $56,774 | $48,563 |
| High School Graduate | $29,018 | $41,964 | $23,924 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $14,877 | $19,375 | $10,994 |
| Overall | $35,275 | $46,148 | $28,695 |
| Some College | $42,018 | $53,014 | $32,188 |
$35,275
Average Earnings
$46,148
Average Male
$28,695
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.81% of Jones County, Texas residents speak only English, while 17.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,528 | 918 | 26.02% |
| White | 9,539 | 824 | 8.64% |
| Multiple | 1,241 | 412 | 33.2% |
| Other | 691 | 144 | 20.84% |
| Black | 179 | 101 | 56.42% |
| Native | 37 | 26 | 70.27% |
14.2%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.42%
Male Poverty Rate
14.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jones County, Texas is Native, with 70.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jones County, Texas is White, with 8.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.2%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.74% |
| High School | 14.98% |
| Some College | 10.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.42% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 29.45% |
| Female Unemployed | 12.84% |
| Male Employed | 11.6% |
| Female Employed | 9.2% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,532 | $80,500 |
| Households | $59,361 | $70,243 |
| Married Families | $73,649 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,639 | $44,785 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.6%
Male Marriage Rate
58.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,018
Number of Veterans
921
Male Veterans
97
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 328 |
| First Gulf War | 302 |
| Second Gulf War | 163 |
| Korea | 50 |
| World War II | 11 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 294 |
| 55 to 64 | 273 |
| 65 to 74 | 243 |
| 75+ | 176 |
| 18 to 34 | 32 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 795 | 7.15% |
| Hispanic | 126 | 2.85% |
| Black | 120 | 5.7% |
| 2+ Races | 82 | 4.15% |
| Other Race | 21 | 1.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.66%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
39.5%
Labor Force Participation
37.6%
Employment Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
76.25%
Born in Jones County, Texas
95.51%
Native Born
4.49%
Foreign Born
3.4%
Non Citizen
1.09%
Naturalized
95.51% of Jones County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 76.25% having been born in Texas. 3.4% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.