Jones County, Mississippi Population 2022
Jones County, Mississippi's estimated population is 67,804 with a growth rate of -0.14% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jones County, Mississippi is the 11th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 Population was 67,809 and has seen a growth of -0.01% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1830 | 1,471 | 0.00% | |
| 1840 | 1,258 | -213 | -14.48% |
| 1850 | 2,164 | 906 | 72.02% |
| 1860 | 3,323 | 1,159 | 53.56% |
| 1870 | 3,313 | -10 | -0.30% |
| 1880 | 3,828 | 515 | 15.54% |
| 1890 | 8,333 | 4,505 | 117.69% |
| 1900 | 17,846 | 9,513 | 114.16% |
| 1910 | 29,885 | 12,039 | 67.46% |
| 1920 | 32,919 | 3,034 | 10.15% |
| 1930 | 41,492 | 8,573 | 26.04% |
| 1940 | 49,227 | 7,735 | 18.64% |
| 1950 | 57,235 | 8,008 | 16.27% |
| 1960 | 59,542 | 2,307 | 4.03% |
| 1970 | 56,357 | -3,185 | -5.35% |
| 1980 | 61,912 | 5,555 | 9.86% |
| 1990 | 62,031 | 119 | 0.19% |
| 2010 | 67,809 | 5,778 | 9.31% |
| 2011 | 67,927 | 118 | 0.17% |
| 2012 | 68,419 | 492 | 0.72% |
| 2013 | 68,954 | 535 | 0.78% |
| 2014 | 68,396 | -558 | -0.81% |
| 2015 | 68,629 | 233 | 0.34% |
| 2016 | 68,473 | -156 | -0.23% |
| 2017 | 68,364 | -109 | -0.16% |
| 2018 | 68,196 | -168 | -0.25% |
| 2019 | 68,098 | -98 | -0.14% |
| 2020 | 68,000 | -98 | -0.14% |
| 2021 | 67,902 | -98 | -0.14% |
| 2022 | 67,804 | -98 | -0.14% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46,615 | 68.24% |
| Black or African American | 20,152 | 29.50% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 228 | 0.33% |
| Asian | 257 | 0.38% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 36 | 0.05% |
| Some Other Race | 434 | 0.64% |
| Two or More Races | 585 | 0.86% |
Jones County, Mississippi Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 24,855 | 2.68 | 73.4 |
| Married | 12,374 | 3.23 | 85.8 |
| Male | 1,128 | 3.25 | 61.1 |
| Female | 3,905 | 3.62 | 49.8 |
| Non Family | 7,448 | 1.17 | 67.1 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.68
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,747 | 6.09% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,299 | 7.32% |
| High School Graduate | 14,158 | 31.41% |
| Some College | 10,499 | 23.29% |
| Associates Degree | 5,033 | 11.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,606 | 12.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,738 | 8.29% |
Jones County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 204 | 204 | 184 |
| White | 31,059 | 27,810 | 7,421 |
| Black | 11,968 | 9,968 | 1,610 |
| Hispanic | 1,459 | 685 | 116 |
| 2+ Races | 179 | 156 | 13 |
| Other Race | 269 | 140 | 14 |
| Native American | 193 | 193 | |
| Islander | 35 | 35 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 90.20%.
$32,997
Average Earnings
$38,782
Average Male
$25,104
Average Female
Jones County, Mississippi Language by Age
Jones County, Mississippi Language
95.64% of Jones County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 4.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.61% of the population.
Jones County, Mississippi Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 228 | 120 | 52.63% |
| Hispanic | 3,083 | 1,423 | 46.16% |
| Black | 19,523 | 7,967 | 40.81% |
| Multiple | 581 | 196 | 33.73% |
| Asian | 248 | 67 | 27.02% |
| White | 43,179 | 4,835 | 11.20% |
| Other | 266 | NaN% |
21.80%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.84%
Male Poverty Rate
25.56%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Jones County, Mississippi
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jones County, Mississippi is Native, with 52.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jones County, Mississippi is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.70%.
Jones County, Mississippi Marital Status
Marriage Rates
49.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.0%
Male Marriage Rate
47.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Jones County, Mississippi Married by Age and Sex
Jones County, Mississippi Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Jones County, Mississippi Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,518 | 7.02% |
| Black | 668 | 4.69% |
| Native American | 10 | 5.18% |
| Islander | 35 | 97.22% |
| Hispanic | 59 | 3.67% |
Jones County, Mississippi Veterans by Education
8.98%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
56.3%
Labor Force Participation
53.5%
Employment Rate
4.8%
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
83.48%
Born in Jones County, Mississippi
97.60%
Native Born
2.40%
Foreign Born
2.05%
Non Citizen
0.35%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.60% of Jones County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 83.48% having been born in Mississippi. 2.05% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- 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