Jones County, MS
Living in Jones County
Bikeability5
Walkability18
Commute73
Public Transit7
Affordability91
Public Safety77
Airports5
Hospitals13
Colleges8
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools19
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
68kPopulation+1.2k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
68%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black29%
Caucasian65%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate30%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$42kMedian Household Income+$5.8k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector74%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$99kMedian Home Value+$19k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$504Median Monthly Rent+$124 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home22%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K24%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity59%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas11%
Utility gas28%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Jones County
United States45
Mississippi57
Property Crime in Jones County
United States48
Mississippi57
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (29%)(69%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46 | 6 | 0 |
| Feb | 50 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 57 | 6 | 0 |
| Apr | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 56 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 49 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jones County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding50
Tornado48
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Jones County, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Jones County, MS
St Johns Day School
6 miles, N
Seminary Baptist Church Kindergarten
20 miles, W
Sacred Heart Catholic School
22 miles, S
Heidelberg Academy
22 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Jones County, MS
Southeastern Baptist College
9 miles, N
University of Southern Mississippi
22 miles, SW
William Carey University
23 miles, S
Belhaven University
76 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Jones County, MS
South Central Reg Med Ctr
5 miles, N
Forrest General Hospital
23 miles, SW
Covington County Hospital Cah
23 miles, W
Perry County General Hosp
23 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Jones County, MS
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
14 miles, SW
Key Field
55 miles, NE
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
72 miles, NW
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
84 miles, S