Jones County, Mississippi Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Jones County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 66,839. It is the 10th most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jones County is 37.6 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jones County is $51,143. This is 7% lower than the state median of $54,915. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 35% lower. The poverty rate stands at 20.8%. This is 9% higher than the state poverty rate of 19.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $126,800. Housing costs are 21% lower than the state median of $161,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Jones County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 69.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Jones County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 63.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 28.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (6.1% vs 3.6%). The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.0%.

Education

20.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 24.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.1%.