Jones County, Mississippi Demographics 2026
Jones County, Mississippi has a population of 66,472, the 10th most populous county in Mississippi. The median household income is $52,216 and the median home value is $143,100. The poverty rate is 18.7%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Jones County Quick Facts
How Jones County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 66,839 | 66,472 | -0.5% |
| Median household income | $51,143 | $52,216 | +2.1% |
| Median home value | $126,800 | $143,100 | +12.9% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 56 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Jones County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel | 17,679 | $47,661 | 23.3% | $125,800 |
| Ellisville | 4,521 | $32,100 | 22.9% | $99,500 |
| Sharon | 1,910 | $102,188 | 18.0% | N/A |
| Soso | 431 | $51,250 | 7.3% | $148,800 |
| Sandersville | 413 | $52,667 | 24.7% | $95,000 |
| Ovett | 333 | $121,336 | 0.0% | $194,000 |
| Moselle | 89 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Jones County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 66,472. It is the 10th most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Jones County is 37.9 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 38.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Jones County is $52,216. This is 7% lower than the state median of $56,447. It is also 35% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.7%. This is about the same as the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $143,100. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $169,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Jones County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 70.0%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Jones County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 28.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (6.3% vs 3.7%). The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.0%.
Education
20.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Jones County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Mississippi and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Jones County, Mississippi?
Jones County has a population of 66,472, making it the 10th most populous county in Mississippi.
What is the median income in Jones County?
The median household income in Jones County is $52,216 with a poverty rate of 18.7%.
How many cities are in Jones County, Mississippi?
Jones County contains 7 Census-designated places.