Jones County, North Carolina Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Jones County is located in North Carolina with a total population of 9,245. It is the 97th most populous county out of 100 in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jones County is 48.1 years. This is 23% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jones County is $55,659. This is 20% lower than the state median of $69,904. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 29% lower. The poverty rate stands at 21.3%. This is 62% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. 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 4.1%. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $122,600. Housing costs are 53% lower than the state median of $259,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Jones County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

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 27.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.8%) is well below the state average of 10.9%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 3.1%.

Education

17.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 34.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.5%.