Jones County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Jones County is located in Texas with a total population of 19,968. It is the 121st most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jones County is 39.0 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jones County is $63,472. This is 17% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 19% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.6%. This is 8% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $92,700. Housing costs are 64% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Jones County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Jones County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 56.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 28.4%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

11.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 66% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.1%.