Jones County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Jones County, Texas has a population of 20,304, the 118th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $59,464 and the median home value is $96,500. The poverty rate is 14.1%.

Jones County Quick Facts

Population 20,304

Median Household Income $59,46490% MOE ±$8,588

Median Home Value $96,50090% MOE ±$17,480

Poverty Rate 14.1%90% MOE ±2.6 pts

Unemployment Rate 5.5%90% MOE ±2.6 pts

Median Age 39.3 years90% MOE ±0.9 years

Homeownership Rate 80.4%90% MOE ±2.6 pts

Affordability Ratio 1.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 12.0%90% MOE ±1.6 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 81.3%

Cities/Places 5

Population 20,304 118th of 254

Median Income $59,464 24% lower than state

Poverty Rate 14.1%

Unemployment 5.5%

How Jones County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	19,943	20,304	+1.8%
Median household income	$61,959	$59,464	No clear change (-4.0%)
Median home value¹	$101,410	$96,500	No clear change (-4.8%)
Median gross rent	$895	$866	No clear change (-3.2%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Jones

$59,464

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Jones

$96,500

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.1%

$25K-$50K 21.8%

$50K-$100K 34.3%

$100K+ 24.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.6%

$10K-$15K

4.3%

$15K-$20K

5.7%

$20K-$25K

3.5%

$25K-$30K

3.4%

$30K-$35K

3.8%

$35K-$40K

2.3%

$40K-$45K

4.4%

$45K-$50K

8.0%

$50K-$60K

9.4%

$60K-$75K

10.5%

$75K-$100K

14.4%

$100K-$125K

8.1%

$125K-$150K

4.7%

$150K-$200K

7.4%

$200K+

4.6%

Employment

5.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

40.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.4%

Renter 19.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $866/mo 17.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

16.9%

18-34

26.0%

35-54

29.8%

55-74

21.0%

75+

6.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Jones County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Stamford	2,917	$46,940	20.5%	$64,700
Anson	2,531	$48,104	28.1%	$74,800
Hamlin	2,011	$60,625	13.4%	$73,200
Hawley	572	$78,393	19.8%	$120,300
Lueders	271	N/A	19.9%	$33,500

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Population Overview

Jones County is located in Texas with a total population of 20,304. It is the 118th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jones County is 39.3 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jones County is $59,464. This is 24% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 26% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.1%. This is 2% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 5% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $96,500. Housing costs are 66% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Jones County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% 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 55.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 28.6%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

12.0% 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 65% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.3%.

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 Texas 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, Texas?

Jones County has a population of 20,304, making it the 118th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Jones County?

The median household income in Jones County is $59,464 with a poverty rate of 14.1%.

How many cities are in Jones County, Texas?

Jones County contains 5 Census-designated places.