Jones County, Mississippi

Total Population: 66,839

County Seat: Laurel

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Median Home Value

$126,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$51,143

Across all households

Median Age

37.6 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

20.0%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)63.1%
Black (Non-Hispanic)28.5%
Hispanic or Latino6.1%
Two or More Races1.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.3%

Under 18 Years

25.3%

65 Years and Over

17.4%

Male

48.9%

Female

51.1%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.1%

No Health Insurance

12.6%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

87.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

20.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.4%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$51,143

Mean Household Income

$73,758

Per Capita Income

$27,896

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.6%

In Labor Force (19–64)

71.6%

SNAP / Food Stamps

16.3%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$126,800

Median Rent

$810/mo

Total Housing Units

28,710

Owner-Occupied

73.8%

Renter-Occupied

26.2%

Vacancy Rate

14.3%

Married Couple Households

47.8%

Cohabiting Couple Households

4.4%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

29.9%

Average Household Size

2.65

Broadband Internet Access

71.6%

Housing Built Since 2010

12.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 28067.