Jones County, Georgia Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Jones County, Georgia, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Jones County, Georgia. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Jones County, Georgia. The estimated population of Jones County, Georgia is 28,297 people, with a median age of 40.4.

We can look at the total population in Jones County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
28,297
 -1.14% -0.85%
2020
28,622
+0.15%
-
2019
28,579
+0.11%
-
2018
28,548
+0.03%
-
2017
28,540
 - -

Population of Jones County, Georgia by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
70.6%
71.9%
 -1.81%
Black/African American
24.4%
24.7%
 -1.21%
Native
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
1.9%
1.5%
 +26.67%
Asian
0.6%
0.7%
 -14.29%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.1%
1.1%
 +90.91%
Other
0.3%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Jones County, Georgia by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.4 0% 39.4 -0.76% 42.5 +1.92%
2020 40.4 0% 39.7 +0.25% 41.7 +2.21%
2019 40.4 +0.75% 39.6 +2.59% 40.8 +0.25%
2018 40.1 +1.01% 38.6 +1.05% 40.7 -0.49%
2017 39.7 - 38.2 - 40.9 -

The median age of Jones County, Georgia gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,858 -12.51% 1,759 -10.57% 1,626 1,552
10 to 19 2,043 +7.73% 1,806 -1.92% 2,195 1,771
20 to 29 1,554 +3.22% 1,582 +2.41% 1,603 1,614
30 to 39 1,774 -2.07% 1,990 -2.85% 1,734 1,930
40 to 49 1,723 -1.6% 1,853 -3.41% 1,661 1,780
50 to 59 2,004 -11.11% 2,261 -5.09% 1,780 2,141
60 to 69 1,603 +18.74% 1,886 -6.63% 1,920 1,764
70+ 1,305 +4.54% 1,539 +20.07% 1,365 1,861

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Jones County, Georgia is $61,701.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Jones County.

  • Under 25
    $40,083.00
  • 25 to 44
    $79,269.00
  • 45 to 64
    $74,662.00
  • 65 and over
    $42,234.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Jones County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Jones County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Jones County, Georgia is currently $74,120.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.64% of households in Jones County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Jones County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    20.24%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.41%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.77%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.28%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.24%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.42%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.64%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Jones County is $27,780.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Jones County by the total population of Jones County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Jones County, Georgia, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Jones County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    6.31%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20.53%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.72%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    57.70%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.74%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Jones County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Jones County over the age of 16 is 22,469.

Of those people, a total of 59.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Jones County is 56.20%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,316 32.70% 8.30%
20 to 24 years 1,691 77.50% 11.10%
25 to 29 years 1,526 78.50% 16.20%
30 to 34 years 1,428 67.30% 5.60%
35 to 44 years 3,884 89.50% 4.80%
45 to 54 years 3,832 84.40% 2.30%
55 to 59 years 1,882 66.20% 1.00%
60 to 64 years 1,962 33.50% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 2,997 24.40% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,951 6.40% 5.60%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Jones County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 16,091 60.00% 5.40%
Black or African American 5,652 56.20% 2.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 18 100.00% 88.90%
Asian 153 60.80% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 123 93.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 432 73.10% 28.50%
Hispanic or Latino 388 73.20% 26.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 15,859 60.00% 5.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Jones County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Jones County is 12,636, with median earnings of $40,118.00.

Women in Jones County, Georgia earning approximately 67.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 12,636 $40,118.00
Male 5,932 $49,605.00
Female 6,704 $33,493.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,026 $66,389.00
Business and Financial 768 $48,724.00
Computer and Mathematical 200 $34,545.00
Architecture and Engineering 150 $51,875.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 95 $0.00
Community and Social Service 282 $34,086.00
Legal 120 $71,143.00
Educational and Library 715 $41,782.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 163 $133,288.00
Healthcare Practitioners 941 $53,029.00
Healthcare Support 460 $34,866.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 74 $31,500.00
Law Enforcement 222 $46,151.00
Food Preparation and Serving 412 $17,810.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 189 $23,632.00
Personal Care and Service 237 $19,712.00
Sales 1,355 $29,913.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,173 $27,299.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 34 $28,462.00
Construction and Extraction 832 $47,841.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 559 $60,437.00
Production 927 $34,726.00
Transportation and Material Moving 415 $43,847.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 778 $65,000.00 248 $69,674.00
Business and Financial 453 $49,793.00 315 $40,362.00
Computer and Mathematical 93 $19,482.00 107 $34,932.00
Architecture and Engineering 150 $51,875.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 95 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 20 $0.00 262 $34,032.00
Legal 38 $126,667.00 82 $70,714.00
Educational and Library 186 $19,248.00 529 $57,150.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 149 $133,435.00 14 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 82 $83,370.00 859 $51,250.00
Healthcare Support 24 $0.00 436 $34,330.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 50 $28,750.00 24 $0.00
Law Enforcement 174 $47,103.00 48 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 102 $17,692.00 310 $17,854.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 146 $23,588.00 43 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 31 $0.00 206 $20,000.00
Sales 593 $53,039.00 762 $23,067.00
Office and Administrative Support 222 $36,042.00 1,951 $26,611.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 34 $28,462.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 821 $48,466.00 11 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 523 $60,979.00 36 $0.00
Production 562 $43,140.00 365 $34,035.00
Transportation and Material Moving 349 $43,555.00 66 $46,607.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 10,444 households in Jones County, with an average household size of 2.69 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 7,408 families in Jones County with an average family size of 3.23 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,621 312 1,475 3,036
Average Household Size 3.11 3.34 4 1.19
Total Families 5,621 312 1,475 0
Average Household Size 3.11 3.19 3.73 0

Poverty

Of the 7,408 families in Jones County, 11.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Jones County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 11,596 housing units in Jones County, Georgia.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 10,444 90.07%
Vacant 1,152 9.93%

14.61% of the total 11,596 housing units in Jones County are rental units. This is approximately 1,694 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 8,514 are occupied by the owner - or 73.42% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Jones County is $772.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Jones County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    236
  • Less than $500
    48
  • $500 to $999
    1,297
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    290
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    13
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    46
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Jones County is $142,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Jones County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,375
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,481
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,649
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,690
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,753
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    507
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    54
  • $1,000,000 or more
    5

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Jones County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Jones County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    381
  • 1940 to 1949
    158
  • 1950 to 1959
    431
  • 1960 to 1969
    943
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,465
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,399
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,287
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,785
  • 2010 to 2013
    747
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Jones County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    485
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,249
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,619
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    4,091

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Jones County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Jones County that commute to work in a particular way.

29 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Jones County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    236
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    499
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,035
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,729
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,806
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    757
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,204
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    869
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    493
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,012
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    875
  • 90 or more minutes
    201

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Jones County, Georgia in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Jones County, Georgia

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