Stone County, Mississippi Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Stone County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 18,515. It is the 48th most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Stone County is 39.3 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Stone County is $59,307. This is 8% higher than the state median of $54,915. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 24% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.9%. This is 6% lower than the state poverty rate of 19.1%. The unemployment rate is 8.2%. This is 37% higher than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $163,300. Housing costs are 1% higher than the state median of $161,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Stone County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 69.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Stone County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 17.5%. The Black or African American population (17.5%) is well below the state average of 36.9%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.0%.

Education

14.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% 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 88.0%.