Jones County's estimated 2026 population is 9,650 with a growth rate of 0.78% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jones County is the 97th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 10,139 and has seen a growth of -4.82% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 47.2 years
Female: 47.8 years
Male: 46.2 years
There are 7,578 adults, (2,248 of whom are seniors) in Jones County.
Female: 4,733 (50.9%)
Male: 4,569 (49.1%)
The racial composition of Jones County includes 63.48% White, 26.66% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,905 | 63.48% |
| Black or African American | 2,480 | 26.66% |
| Two or more races | 734 | 7.89% |
| Asian | 112 | 1.2% |
| Native American | 43 | 0.46% |
| Other race | 28 | 0.3% |
Jones County's average per capita income is $40,682. Household income levels show a median of $59,641. The poverty rate stands at 18.36%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $85,369 | - |
| Families | $72,006 | $87,640 |
| Households | $59,641 | $74,020 |
| Non Families | $28,778 | $40,068 |
Average Income
Median Household Income
Poverty Rate