Jones County, MS

County

Cities in Jones County

Neighborhoods in Jones County

Neighborhood

Jones, MS

Oak Bowery / Mount Zion

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Jones

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

20.7%

Households with Children

31.8%

School Enrollment K-12

8,329

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.6%
School Age (5-17): 18.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 20.9%
Working Age (35-54): 23.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.5%
Seniors (65+): 17.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 12.7%
High School / GED: 30.7%
Some College or Associate's: 35.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 20.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 19.3%
Single Parents: 12.5%
Couples & Adults: 36.5%
Living Alone: 31.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 62.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
Asian: 0.4%
Black or African American: 28.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 71.9%
Puerto Rican: 1.9%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 19.9%
South American: 4.4%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 2.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 36.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.4%
Other White: 62.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 37.3%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 62.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 80.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 16.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 94.6%
Spanish: 4.7%
European & Indo-European: 0.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.2%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.0%
Elementary (1-4): 6.3%
Middle School (5-8): 5.4%
High School (9-12): 5.3%
College / Graduate: 5.5%
Not Enrolled: 74.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources