Stone County's estimated 2026 population is 19,847 with a growth rate of 0.98% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Stone County is the 45th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 17,907 and has seen a growth of 10.83% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.5 years
Female: 40.9 years
Male: 37.3 years
There are 14,887 adults, (3,285 of whom are seniors) in Stone County.
Female: 9,191 (48.6%)
Male: 9,703 (51.4%)
The racial composition of Stone County includes 75.91% White, 17.31% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,342 | 75.91% |
| Black or African American | 3,271 | 17.31% |
| Two or more races | 910 | 4.82% |
| Other race | 254 | 1.34% |
| Asian | 91 | 0.48% |
| Native American | 26 | 0.14% |
Stone County's average per capita income is $42,611. Household income levels show a median of $61,413. The poverty rate stands at 16.87%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $85,880 | - |
| Families | $80,417 | $82,386 |
| Households | $61,413 | $73,100 |
| Non Families | $36,061 | $45,379 |
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