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 | |
| Median Household Income | $61,413 | -18.3% | #1,942 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.5 years | +1.5% | #2,262 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $161,100 | -42.9% | #2,005 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $936 | -19.5% | #1,249 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.9% | +33.9% | #2,279 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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87.1% of residents in Stone County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.0% below the national rate.
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.