Stone County Summary

Life in Stone County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Stone 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 Stone County:

  • The population in Stone County is 18,360.

  • The median home value in Stone County is $175,079.

  • The median income in Stone County is $55,894.

  • The median rent in Stone County is $772.

  • The unemployment rate in Stone County is 8.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Stone County is 20.8%.

  • The average high in Stone County is 81.5° and there are 143.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Stone County

List Of Cities & Towns in Stone County

Wiggins, MS Population 4,266

Map Of Stone County

Stone County, MS Weather

  • The average high in Stone County is 81.5°.

  • There are 84.62 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 143.2 inches of rain each year with 0.2 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:24 hours of sun each day in Stone County.

StatStone County
Mean High81.5
Nice Days84.62
Rainfall143.2
Snowfall0.2
Sunny_hours5:24
81.5°
Average High
143.2
Inches of Rain

Stone County Photos

Wigginscityhall
Source: Wikipedia User Woodlot | CC BY-SA 3.0
Americanpicklecompany
Source: Public Domain
Wigginspinehillfestival
Source: Wikipedia User Woodlot | CC BY-SA 3.0
Firststreet
Source: Public Domain

Stone County Demographics

Population over time in Stone County

The current population in Stone County is 18,360. The population has increased 0.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 18,356 0.4%
2021 18,282 0.0%
2020 18,276 -

Gender in Stone County

  • Stone County is 49.0% female with 8,989 female residents.

  • Stone County is 51.0% male with 9,370 male residents.

Female
49.0% (8,989)
Male
51.0% (9,370)
Gender Stone County MS USA
Female 49.0% 51.4% 50.4%
Male 51.0% 48.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Stone County

Stone County is:

  • 76.2% White with 13,993 White residents.

  • 16.1% African American with 2,960 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 25 American Indian residents.

  • 0.5% Asian with 94 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 17 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 28 Other residents.

  • 4.5% Two Or More with 821 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.3% Hispanic with 422 Hispanic residents.

White
76.2% (13,993)
African American
16.1% (2,960)
American Indian
0.1% (25)
Asian
0.5% (94)
Hawaiian
0.1% (17)
Other
0.2% (28)
Two Or More
4.5% (821)
Hispanic
2.3% (422)

Table: Stone County By Race

Race Stone County MS USA
White 76.2% 55.9% 58.9%
African American 16.1% 37.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.5% 1.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.5% 2.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.3% 3.3% 18.7%

Household Income For Stone County, Mississippi

  • 4.4% of households in Stone County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.6% of households in Stone County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 12.8% of households in Stone County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 12.6% of households in Stone County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.7% of households in Stone County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.2% of households in Stone County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 17.0% of households in Stone County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.0% of households in Stone County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.0% of households in Stone County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.8% of households in Stone County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.4% (814)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.6% (842)
$15,000 to $24,999
12.8% (2,346)
$25,000 to $34,999
12.6% (2,312)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.7% (1,963)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.2% (2,786)
$75,000 to $99,999
17.0% (3,121)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.0% (3,115)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.0% (543)
$200,000 or more
2.8% (512)
Income Stone County MS USA
Less than $10,000 4.4% 7.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.6% 6.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 12.8% 11.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 12.6% 9.8% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.7% 13.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.2% 16.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 17.0% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.0% 13.3% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.0% 5.5% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.8% 4.7% 11.4%

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

  • 4.0% of adults in Stone County completed < 9th grade.

  • 10.0% of adults in Stone County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 35.0% of adults in Stone County completed high school / ged.

  • 23.0% of adults in Stone County completed some college.

  • 13.0% of adults in Stone County completed associate's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Stone County completed bachelor's degree.

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

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

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

< 9th Grade
4% (734)
9-12th Grade
10% (1,836)
High School / GED
35% (6,426)
Some College
23% (4,222)
Associate's Degree
13% (2,386)
Bachelor's Degree
8% (1,468)
Master's Degree
5% (918)
Professional Degree
1% (183)
Doctorate Degree
1% (183)
Education Stone County MS USA
< 9th Grade 4% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 10% 9% 6%
High School / GED 35% 30% 26%
Some College 23% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 13% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 8% 15% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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