Jones County, North Carolina Population 2022
Jones County, North Carolina's estimated population is 8,837 with a growth rate of -2.15% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jones County, North Carolina is the 98th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 Population was 10,143 and has seen a growth of -12.88% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 4,822 | 0.00% | |
| 1800 | 4,339 | -483 | -10.02% |
| 1810 | 4,968 | 629 | 14.50% |
| 1820 | 5,216 | 248 | 4.99% |
| 1830 | 5,608 | 392 | 7.52% |
| 1840 | 4,945 | -663 | -11.82% |
| 1850 | 5,038 | 93 | 1.88% |
| 1860 | 5,730 | 692 | 13.74% |
| 1870 | 5,002 | -728 | -12.71% |
| 1880 | 7,491 | 2,489 | 49.76% |
| 1890 | 7,403 | -88 | -1.17% |
| 1900 | 8,226 | 823 | 11.12% |
| 1910 | 8,721 | 495 | 6.02% |
| 1920 | 9,912 | 1,191 | 13.66% |
| 1930 | 10,428 | 516 | 5.21% |
| 1940 | 10,926 | 498 | 4.78% |
| 1950 | 11,004 | 78 | 0.71% |
| 1960 | 11,005 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 1970 | 9,779 | -1,226 | -11.14% |
| 1980 | 9,705 | -74 | -0.76% |
| 1990 | 9,414 | -291 | -3.00% |
| 2010 | 10,143 | 729 | 7.74% |
| 2011 | 10,060 | -83 | -0.82% |
| 2012 | 10,071 | 11 | 0.11% |
| 2013 | 10,007 | -64 | -0.64% |
| 2014 | 9,851 | -156 | -1.56% |
| 2015 | 9,777 | -74 | -0.75% |
| 2016 | 9,588 | -189 | -1.93% |
| 2017 | 9,573 | -15 | -0.16% |
| 2018 | 9,613 | 40 | 0.42% |
| 2019 | 9,419 | -194 | -2.02% |
| 2020 | 9,225 | -194 | -2.06% |
| 2021 | 9,031 | -194 | -2.10% |
| 2022 | 8,837 | -194 | -2.15% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,079 | 64.31% |
| Black or African American | 2,790 | 29.51% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 89 | 0.94% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.37% |
| Some Other Race | 143 | 1.51% |
| Two or More Races | 317 | 3.35% |
Jones County, North Carolina Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,069 | 2.29 | 74.2 |
| Married | 1,776 | 2.74 | 88.6 |
| Male | 208 | 3.91 | 71.2 |
| Female | 637 | 3.11 | 64.1 |
| Non Family | 1,448 | 1.14 | 61.5 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 375 | 5.24% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 894 | 12.49% |
| High School Graduate | 2,557 | 35.72% |
| Some College | 1,714 | 23.94% |
| Associates Degree | 602 | 8.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 775 | 10.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 242 | 3.38% |
Jones County, North Carolina Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Hispanic | 267 | 170 | 45 |
| White | 4,532 | 3,754 | 714 |
| 2+ Races | 78 | 51 | 11 |
| Other Race | 100 | 79 | 12 |
| Black | 2,271 | 1,877 | 237 |
| Native American | 71 | 71 |
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 100.00%.
$32,578
Average Earnings
$38,337
Average Male
$27,569
Average Female
Jones County, North Carolina Language by Age
Jones County, North Carolina Language
95.82% of Jones County, North Carolina residents speak only English, while 4.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.39% of the population.
Jones County, North Carolina Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 314 | 100 | 31.85% |
| Black | 2,769 | 874 | 31.56% |
| Native | 89 | 27 | 30.34% |
| White | 5,848 | 1,060 | 18.13% |
| Other | 3 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 480 | 140 | 29.17% |
23.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.36%
Male Poverty Rate
21.60%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Jones County, North Carolina
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jones County, North Carolina is Multiple, with 31.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jones County, North Carolina is Hispanic, with 29.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.51%.
Jones County, North Carolina Marital Status
Marriage Rates
49.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.4%
Male Marriage Rate
44.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Jones County, North Carolina Married by Age and Sex
Jones County, North Carolina 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.
Jones County, North Carolina Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 572 | 11.46% |
| Black | 241 | 10.18% |
| Native American | 7 | 9.86% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 9.35% |
Jones County, North Carolina Veterans by Education
10.98%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
51.4%
Labor Force Participation
46.9%
Employment Rate
8.4%
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
73.60%
Born in Jones County, North Carolina
97.63%
Native Born
2.37%
Foreign Born
1.34%
Non Citizen
1.03%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.63% of Jones County, North Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 73.60% having been born in North Carolina. 1.34% 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