Jones County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28067 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 66,472 | — | #823 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $52,216 | -30.5% | #2,648 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.9 years | -2.6% | #2,602 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $143,100 | -49.2% | #2,347 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $869 | -25.3% | #1,616 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.7% | +48.7% | #2,544 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Jones County has a population of 66,472, making it the #823 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.9 years, which is 2.6% below the national median.
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The median household income in Jones County is $52,216, ranking #2,648 out of 3,222 counties — 30.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.7% and unemployment stands at 4.0%.
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The median home value in Jones County is $143,100 (-49.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $869/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.1%.
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88.1% of residents in Jones County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.0% below the national rate.
About Jones County, Mississippi
Jones County, Mississippi has a total population of 66,472, making it the 823rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jones County is 37.9 years, which is 2.6% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Jones County is $52,216, which ranks #2,648 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 30.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0%.
The median home value in Jones County is $143,100, 49.2% below the national median. Renters in Jones County pay a median gross rent of $869 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Jones County, 20.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 38.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.6 min.
Jones County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 62.9% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (28.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.3%).
All data for Jones County, Mississippi 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.