Jones County, Iowa Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Jones County is located in Iowa with a total population of 20,799. It is the 29th most populous county out of 99 in Iowa.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jones County is 43.0 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jones County is $73,071. This is about average than the state median of $73,147. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 7% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.4%. This is 5% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.0%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $183,400. Housing costs are 6% lower than the state median of $195,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Jones County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 71.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Jones County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

20.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.4%.