Jones County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Jones County is located in Georgia with a total population of 28,526. It is the 66th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jones County is 41.4 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jones County is $68,259. This is 9% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 13% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.5%. This is about average than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $174,600. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Jones County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 85.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Jones County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 69.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 25.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

18.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.7%.