Jones County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48253 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 20,304 | — | #1,860 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $59,464 | -20.9% | #2,127 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.3 years | +1.0% | #2,321 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $96,500 | -65.8% | #3,039 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $866 | -25.5% | #1,633 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.1% | +11.5% | #1,770 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Jones County has a population of 20,304, making it the #1,860 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.3 years, which is 1.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Jones County is $59,464, ranking #2,127 out of 3,222 counties — 20.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.1% and unemployment stands at 5.5%.
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The median home value in Jones County is $96,500 (-65.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $866/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.4%.
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80.7% of residents in Jones County have health insurance coverage, which is 12.0% below the national rate.
About Jones County, Texas
Jones County, Texas has a total population of 20,304, making it the 1,860th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jones County is 39.3 years, which is 1.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Jones County is $59,464, which ranks #2,127 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 20.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5%.
The median home value in Jones County is $96,500, 65.8% below the national median. Renters in Jones County pay a median gross rent of $866 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Jones County, 12.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 64.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 80.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.8 min.
Jones County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 55.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (28.6%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (10.0%).
All data for Jones County, Texas 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.