Jones County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37103 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,302 | — | #2,541 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $59,641 | -20.6% | #2,110 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.2 years | +21.3% | #447 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $130,300 | -53.8% | #2,515 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $747 | -35.8% | #2,490 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.4% | +45.7% | #2,506 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Jones County has a population of 9,302, making it the #2,541 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.2 years, which is 21.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Jones County is $59,641, ranking #2,110 out of 3,222 counties — 20.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.4% and unemployment stands at 4.3%.
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The median home value in Jones County is $130,300 (-53.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $747/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.4%.
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90.8% of residents in Jones County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.9% below the national rate.
About Jones County, North Carolina
Jones County, North Carolina has a total population of 9,302, making it the 2,541st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jones County is 47.2 years, which is 21.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Jones County is $59,641, which ranks #2,110 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 20.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3%.
The median home value in Jones County is $130,300, 53.8% below the national median. Renters in Jones County pay a median gross rent of $747 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Jones County, 19.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 41.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.8 min.
Jones County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 63.1% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (26.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.1%).
All data for Jones County, North Carolina 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.