Jones County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19105 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 20,896 | — | #1,828 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $73,531 | -2.2% | #946 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.8 years | +10.0% | #1,268 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $184,800 | -34.4% | #1,578 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $784 | -32.6% | #2,226 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.0% | -4.8% | #1,276 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Jones County has a population of 20,896, making it the #1,828 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.8 years, which is 10.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Jones County is $73,531, ranking #946 out of 3,222 counties — 2.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.0% and unemployment stands at 3.5%.
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The median home value in Jones County is $184,800 (-34.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $784/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.6%.
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96.5% of residents in Jones County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.2% above the national rate.
About Jones County, Iowa
Jones County, Iowa has a total population of 20,896, making it the 1,828th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jones County is 42.8 years, which is 10.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Jones County is $73,531, which ranks #946 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 2.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5%.
The median home value in Jones County is $184,800, 34.4% below the national median. Renters in Jones County pay a median gross rent of $784 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Jones County, 22.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.3 min.
Jones County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.5% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.6%).
All data for Jones County, Iowa 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.