Stone County, Mississippi Population 2022
Stone County, Mississippi's estimated population is 19,353 with a growth rate of 1.78% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Stone County, Mississippi is the 51st largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 Population was 17,907 and has seen a growth of 8.08% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 6,528 | 0.00% | |
| 1930 | 5,704 | -824 | -12.62% |
| 1940 | 6,155 | 451 | 7.91% |
| 1950 | 6,264 | 109 | 1.77% |
| 1960 | 7,013 | 749 | 11.96% |
| 1970 | 8,101 | 1,088 | 15.51% |
| 1980 | 9,716 | 1,615 | 19.94% |
| 1990 | 10,750 | 1,034 | 10.64% |
| 2010 | 17,907 | 7,157 | 66.58% |
| 2011 | 17,901 | -6 | -0.03% |
| 2012 | 18,051 | 150 | 0.84% |
| 2013 | 17,960 | -91 | -0.50% |
| 2014 | 18,089 | 129 | 0.72% |
| 2015 | 18,271 | 182 | 1.01% |
| 2016 | 18,183 | -88 | -0.48% |
| 2017 | 18,593 | 410 | 2.25% |
| 2018 | 17,997 | -596 | -3.21% |
| 2019 | 18,336 | 339 | 1.88% |
| 2020 | 18,675 | 339 | 1.85% |
| 2021 | 19,014 | 339 | 1.82% |
| 2022 | 19,353 | 339 | 1.78% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,308 | 78.26% |
| Black or African American | 3,284 | 17.96% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 23 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.10% |
| Two or More Races | 649 | 3.55% |
Stone County, Mississippi Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,304 | 2.77 | 76.5 |
| Married | 3,440 | 3.39 | 86.9 |
| Male | 330 | 3.45 | 32.7 |
| Female | 878 | 3.28 | 60.4 |
| Non Family | 1,656 | 1.1 | 72.4 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.77
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 588 | 4.77% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,499 | 12.16% |
| High School Graduate | 4,140 | 33.58% |
| Some College | 2,982 | 24.19% |
| Associates Degree | 1,251 | 10.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,208 | 9.80% |
| Graduate Degree | 660 | 5.35% |
Stone County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 298 | 285 | 89 |
| Hispanic | 228 | 203 | 52 |
| White | 9,614 | 8,266 | 1,606 |
| Black | 2,173 | 1,477 | 130 |
| Native American | 23 | 19 | |
| Islander | 18 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 95.64%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 29.87%.
$31,068
Average Earnings
$38,439
Average Male
$24,600
Average Female
Stone County, Mississippi Language by Age
Stone County, Mississippi Language
97.42% of Stone County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 2.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.62% of the population.
Stone County, Mississippi Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 18 | 18 | 100.00% |
| Multiple | 615 | 215 | 34.96% |
| Black | 2,967 | 685 | 23.09% |
| White | 13,524 | 2,015 | 14.90% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 352 | 40 | 11.36% |
17.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.63%
Male Poverty Rate
19.39%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Stone County, Mississippi
The race most likely to be in poverty in Stone County, Mississippi is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Stone County, Mississippi is Hispanic, with 11.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.19%.
Stone County, Mississippi Marital Status
Marriage Rates
49.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.2%
Male Marriage Rate
48.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Stone County, Mississippi Married by Age and Sex
Stone County, Mississippi 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 55-64.
Stone County, Mississippi Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,092 | 9.75% |
| Black | 178 | 6.94% |
| Native American | 4 | 17.39% |
| 2+ Races | 108 | 29.03% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 13.44% |
Stone County, Mississippi Veterans by Education
6.47%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.91%
Veteran Disability Rate
54.4%
Labor Force Participation
50%
Employment Rate
6.7%
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
68.05%
Born in Stone County, Mississippi
99.31%
Native Born
0.69%
Foreign Born
0.20%
Non Citizen
0.49%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.31% of Stone County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 68.05% having been born in Mississippi. 0.20% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Oceania.
- 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