Mississippi Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 66,472 (100%) |
| Population Density | 96 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 52 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $52,216 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,510 |
| Median Home Value | $143,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 28,826 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 18,743 (65.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,214 (21.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,869 (13.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 24,957 |
| Average Household Size | 2.60 |
| Family Households | 17,035 (68.3%) |
The table below compares Jones County to the other 82 counties and county equivalents in Mississippi by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 10 | 89th |
| Population Density | # 15 | 83rd |
| Median Household Income | # 30 | 64th |
| Per Capita Income | # 24 | 72nd |
| Diversity Index | # 30 | 64th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Mississippi Census Data Comparison Tool.
