Jones County Summary

Life in Jones County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Jones County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Jones County:

  • The population in Jones County is 66,839.

  • The median home value in Jones County is $151,105.

  • The median income in Jones County is $51,143.

  • The median rent in Jones County is $810.

  • The unemployment rate in Jones County is 3.6%.

  • The poverty rate in Jones County is 20.8%.

  • The average high in Jones County is 81.7° and there are 127.1 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Jones County

List Of Cities & Towns in Jones County

Laurel, MS Population 17,129

Ellisville, MS Population 4,593

Sharon, MS Population 2,223

Sandersville, MS Population 503

Soso, MS Population 497

Map Of Jones County

Jones County, MS Weather

  • The average high in Jones County is 81.7°.

  • There are 80.75 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 127.1 inches of rain each year with 0.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:30 hours of sun each day in Jones County.

StatJones County
Mean High81.7
Nice Days80.75
Rainfall127.1
Snowfall0.3
Sunny Hours5:30
81.7°
Average High
127.1
Inches of Rain

Jones County Photos

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Source: Wikipedia User DwayneP | CC BY-SA 3.0
Lauren Rogers Museum
Source: Public Domain
Noon Hourc Two Of The Young Workers In Laurel Cotton Mills
Source: Public Domain
Laurelmississippitrainstation
Source: Wikipedia User DwayneP | CC BY-SA 3.0

Jones County Demographics

Population over time in Jones County

The current population in Jones County is 66,839. The population has decreased -1.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 67,374 -1.4%
2022 68,307 -0.1%
2021 68,352 -

Gender in Jones County

  • Jones County is 51.1% female with 34,176 female residents.

  • Jones County is 48.9% male with 32,663 male residents.

Female
51.1% (34,176)
Male
48.9% (32,663)
Gender Jones County MS USA
Female 51.1% 51.5% 50.5%
Male 48.9% 48.5% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Jones County

Jones County is:

  • 63.1% White with 42,203 White residents.

  • 28.5% African American with 19,059 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 187 American Indian residents.

  • 0.4% Asian with 256 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 47 Other residents.

  • 1.5% Two Or More with 1,016 Two Or More residents.

  • 6.1% Hispanic with 4,071 Hispanic residents.

White
63.1% (42,203)
African American
28.5% (19,059)
American Indian
0.3% (187)
Asian
0.4% (256)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.1% (47)
Two Or More
1.5% (1,016)
Hispanic
6.1% (4,071)

Table: Jones County By Race

Race Jones County MS USA
White 63.1% 55.4% 58.2%
African American 28.5% 36.9% 12.0%
American Indian 0.3% 0.4% 0.5%
Asian 0.4% 1.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.3% 0.5%
Two Or More 1.5% 2.4% 3.9%
Hispanic 6.1% 3.6% 19.0%

Household Income For Jones County, Mississippi

  • 7.8% of households in Jones County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.2% of households in Jones County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 12.0% of households in Jones County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 11.7% of households in Jones County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.6% of households in Jones County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.8% of households in Jones County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.5% of households in Jones County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.7% of households in Jones County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.4% of households in Jones County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.1% of households in Jones County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.8% (5,246)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.2% (3,466)
$15,000 to $24,999
12.0% (8,045)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.7% (7,819)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.6% (8,436)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.8% (10,593)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.5% (7,037)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.7% (9,805)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.4% (3,635)
$200,000 or more
4.1% (2,752)
Income Jones County MS USA
Less than $10,000 7.8% 7.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.2% 6.3% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 12.0% 10.6% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.7% 9.4% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.6% 13.0% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.8% 16.6% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.5% 12.0% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.7% 13.8% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.4% 6.0% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 4.1% 5.3% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Jones County for adults over 25

  • 7.0% of adults in Jones County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Jones County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 32.0% of adults in Jones County completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in Jones County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Jones County completed associate's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Jones County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Jones County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Jones County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Jones County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
7% (4,678)
9-12th Grade
7% (4,678)
High School / GED
32% (21,388)
Some College
24% (16,041)
Associate's Degree
11% (7,352)
Bachelor's Degree
12% (8,020)
Master's Degree
5% (3,341)
Professional Degree
1% (668)
Doctorate Degree
1% (668)
Education Jones County MS USA
< 9th Grade 7% 4% 5%
9-12th Grade 7% 9% 6%
High School / GED 32% 30% 26%
Some College 24% 22% 19%
Associate's Degree 11% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 15% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 1% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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