Stone County, Mississippi

MS · FIPS 28131 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 18,894 #1,938 / 3,222
40th
Median Household Income $61,413 -18.3% #1,942 / 3,222
40th
Median Age 39.5 years +1.5% #2,262 / 3,222
30th
Median Home Value $161,100 -42.9% #2,005 / 3,222
38th
Median Gross Rent $936 -19.5% #1,249 / 3,222
61th
Poverty Rate 16.9% +33.9% #2,279 / 3,222
29th

Demographics

Stone County has a population of 18,894, making it the #1,938 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.5 years, which is 1.5% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.9%
Native Born
1.1%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Stone County is $61,413, ranking #1,942 out of 3,222 counties — 18.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.9% and unemployment stands at 9.2%.

Median Household Income
$61,413 −18.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,942 of 3,222
40th percentile
Per Capita Income
$27,312 −33.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,768 of 3,222
14th percentile
Poverty Rate
16.9% +33.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,279 of 3,222
29th percentile
Unemployment Rate
9.2% +74.0% vs nat'l
Rank #3,045 of 3,222
5th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.2% −49.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,464 of 3,222
24th percentile
Mean Commute Time
33.7 min +22.1% vs nat'l
Rank #403 of 3,222
88th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Stone County is $161,100 (-42.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $936/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.7%.

Median Home Value
$161,100 −42.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,005 of 3,222
38th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$936 −19.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,249 of 3,222
61th percentile
Homeownership Rate
80.7% +25.3% vs nat'l
Rank #530 of 3,222
84th percentile
80.7% Homeownership

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Health

87.1% of residents in Stone County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.0% below the national rate.

87.1% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
87.1% −5.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,670 of 3,222
17th percentile

About Stone County, Mississippi

Stone County, Mississippi has a total population of 18,894, making it the 1,938th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Stone County is 39.5 years, which is 1.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Stone County is $61,413, which ranks #1,942 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 9.2%.

The median home value in Stone County is $161,100, 42.9% below the national median. Renters in Stone County pay a median gross rent of $936 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Stone County, 17.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 49.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.7 min.

Stone County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 75.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (17.1%) and Two or More Races (4.3%).

All data for Stone 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.