Jones County's estimated 2026 population is 66,891 with a growth rate of 0.59% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jones County is the 11th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 67,819 and has seen a growth of -1.37% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.9 years
Female: 38.7 years
Male: 36.5 years
There are 49,787 adults, (11,851 of whom are seniors) in Jones County.
Female: 33,843 (50.9%)
Male: 32,629 (49.1%)
The racial composition of Jones County includes 64.17% White, 28.54% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42,657 | 64.17% |
| Black or African American | 18,974 | 28.54% |
| Two or more races | 2,277 | 3.43% |
| Other race | 1,846 | 2.78% |
| Native American | 462 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 256 | 0.39% |
Jones County's average per capita income is $41,399. Household income levels show a median of $52,216. The poverty rate stands at 18.74%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,455 | - |
| Families | $73,025 | $91,644 |
| Households | $52,216 | $76,759 |
| Non Families | $27,361 | $41,053 |
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