Jones County's estimated 2025 population is 9,765 with a growth rate of 1.9% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jones County is the 97th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 10,139 and has seen a growth of -3.69% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Jones County includes 63.35% White, 27.29% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,857 | 63.35% |
| Black or African American | 2,523 | 27.29% |
| Two or more races | 690 | 7.46% |
| Asian | 67 | 0.72% |
| Native American | 55 | 0.59% |
| Other race | 53 | 0.57% |
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Jones County's average per capita income is $40,099. Household income levels show a median of $55,659. The poverty rate stands at 21.27%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $83,768 | - |
| Families | $69,736 | $79,054 |
| Households | $55,659 | $66,084 |
| Non Families | $27,393 | $39,023 |
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