Stone County's estimated 2026 population is 20,699 with a growth rate of 2.81% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Stone County is the 43rd largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 17,907 and has seen a growth of 15.59% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Stone County includes 76.55% White, 17.98% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (76.55%)
Black or African American (17.98%)
Two or more races (4.32%)
Other race (0.66%)
Asian (0.41%)
Native American (0.09%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,174 | 76.55% |
| Black or African American | 3,329 | 17.98% |
| Two or more races | 799 | 4.32% |
| Other race | 122 | 0.66% |
| Asian | 75 | 0.41% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.09% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Stone County's average per capita income is $40,429. Household income levels show a median of $59,307. The poverty rate stands at 17.87%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $82,733 | - |
| Families | $75,761 | $83,096 |
| Households | $59,307 | $73,281 |
| Non Families | $30,753 | $42,013 |
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