Jones County, Mississippi
Total Population: 66,839
County Seat: Laurel
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 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
87.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
20.0%
Enrolled in College (18+)
6.4%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.