Stone County, Mississippi

Total Population: 18,515

County Seat: Wiggins

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Median Home Value

$163,300

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$59,307

Across all households

Median Age

39.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

14.6%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)75.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)17.5%
Two or More Races3.7%
Hispanic or Latino2.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.4%
Other Race0.2%

Under 18 Years

21.5%

65 Years and Over

17.4%

Male

50.0%

Female

50.0%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.4%

No Health Insurance

12.3%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

88.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

14.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

9.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$59,307

Mean Household Income

$73,281

Per Capita Income

$27,173

Unemployment Rate (16+)

8.1%

In Labor Force (19–64)

66.7%

SNAP / Food Stamps

16.2%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$163,300

Median Rent

$839/mo

Total Housing Units

7,595

Owner-Occupied

80.0%

Renter-Occupied

20.0%

Vacancy Rate

12.9%

Married Couple Households

59.6%

Cohabiting Couple Households

Male Householder, No Partner

17.1%

Female Householder, No Partner

21.7%

Average Household Size

2.69

Broadband Internet Access

78.9%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 28131.