Jones County, Iowa Population 2022
Jones County, Iowa's estimated population is 20,705 with a growth rate of 0.04% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jones County, Iowa is the 31st largest county in Iowa. The 2010 Population was 20,689 and has seen a growth of 0.08% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 471 | 0.00% | |
| 1850 | 3,007 | 2,536 | 538.43% |
| 1860 | 13,306 | 10,299 | 342.50% |
| 1870 | 19,731 | 6,425 | 48.29% |
| 1880 | 21,052 | 1,321 | 6.70% |
| 1890 | 20,233 | -819 | -3.89% |
| 1900 | 21,954 | 1,721 | 8.51% |
| 1910 | 19,050 | -2,904 | -13.23% |
| 1920 | 18,607 | -443 | -2.33% |
| 1930 | 19,206 | 599 | 3.22% |
| 1940 | 19,950 | 744 | 3.87% |
| 1950 | 19,401 | -549 | -2.75% |
| 1960 | 20,693 | 1,292 | 6.66% |
| 1970 | 19,868 | -825 | -3.99% |
| 1980 | 20,401 | 533 | 2.68% |
| 1990 | 19,444 | -957 | -4.69% |
| 2010 | 20,689 | 1,245 | 6.40% |
| 2011 | 20,743 | 54 | 0.26% |
| 2012 | 20,601 | -142 | -0.68% |
| 2013 | 20,519 | -82 | -0.40% |
| 2014 | 20,548 | 29 | 0.14% |
| 2015 | 20,433 | -115 | -0.56% |
| 2016 | 20,392 | -41 | -0.20% |
| 2017 | 20,618 | 226 | 1.11% |
| 2018 | 20,673 | 55 | 0.27% |
| 2019 | 20,681 | 8 | 0.04% |
| 2020 | 20,689 | 8 | 0.04% |
| 2021 | 20,697 | 8 | 0.04% |
| 2022 | 20,705 | 8 | 0.04% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,442 | 94.49% |
| Black or African American | 453 | 2.20% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 37 | 0.18% |
| Asian | 183 | 0.89% |
| Two or More Races | 460 | 2.24% |
Jones County, Iowa Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,186 | 2.37 | 78.6 |
| Married | 4,179 | 2.92 | 91 |
| Male | 289 | 3.83 | 70.6 |
| Female | 763 | 3.03 | 57.5 |
| Non Family | 2,955 | 1.27 | 67.3 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 276 | 1.87% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 668 | 4.53% |
| High School Graduate | 5,802 | 39.38% |
| Some College | 3,142 | 21.32% |
| Associates Degree | 1,914 | 12.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,070 | 14.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 863 | 5.86% |
Jones County, Iowa Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 192 | 167 | 68 |
| 2+ Races | 190 | 172 | 59 |
| White | 13,914 | 13,234 | 2,804 |
| Black | 316 | 225 | 29 |
| Asian | 135 | 13 | 6 |
| Native American | 37 | 22 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.11%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 35.42%.
$38,376
Average Earnings
$46,451
Average Male
$32,105
Average Female
Jones County, Iowa Language by Age
Jones County, Iowa Language
97.94% of Jones County, Iowa residents speak only English, while 2.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.97% of the population.
Jones County, Iowa Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 136 | 25 | 18.38% |
| Hispanic | 361 | 57 | 15.79% |
| White | 18,333 | 1,741 | 9.50% |
| Multiple | 441 | 11 | 2.49% |
| Asian | 176 | 3 | 1.70% |
| Other | NaN% |
9.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.54%
Male Poverty Rate
10.37%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Jones County, Iowa
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jones County, Iowa is Black, with 18.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jones County, Iowa is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.39%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.73%.
Jones County, Iowa Marital Status
Marriage Rates
52.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.5%
Male Marriage Rate
55.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Jones County, Iowa Married by Age and Sex
Jones County, Iowa Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Jones County, Iowa Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,489 | 9.70% |
| Black | 12 | 2.96% |
Jones County, Iowa Veterans by Education
4.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.90%
Veteran Disability Rate
61.6%
Labor Force Participation
58.9%
Employment Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
80.29%
Born in Jones County, Iowa
98.89%
Native Born
1.11%
Foreign Born
0.53%
Non Citizen
0.58%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.89% of Jones County, Iowa residents were born in the United States, with 80.29% having been born in Iowa. 0.53% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990