Jones County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13169 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 28,673 | — | #1,515 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $75,500 | +0.5% | #812 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.4 years | +6.4% | #1,678 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $194,500 | -31.0% | #1,461 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $964 | -17.1% | #1,125 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.1% | -4.3% | #1,289 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Jones County has a population of 28,673, making it the #1,515 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.4 years, which is 6.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Jones County is $75,500, ranking #812 out of 3,222 counties — 0.5% above the national median. The poverty rate is 12.1% and unemployment stands at 3.8%.
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The median home value in Jones County is $194,500 (-31.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $964/mo and the homeownership rate is 83.6%.
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91.4% of residents in Jones County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.3% below the national rate.
About Jones County, Georgia
Jones County, Georgia has a total population of 28,673, making it the 1,515th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jones County is 41.4 years, which is 6.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Jones County is $75,500, which ranks #812 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.5% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8%.
The median home value in Jones County is $194,500, 31.0% below the national median. Renters in Jones County pay a median gross rent of $964 per month. The homeownership rate is 83.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Jones County, 19.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 40.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.9 min.
Jones County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 69.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (24.3%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
All data for Jones County, Georgia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.