Jones County, NC

County

Cities in Jones County

Neighborhoods in Jones County

Neighborhood

Jones, NC

Debruhls Landing / Ravenswood

Shady Grove / Pollocks

Simmons Corner / Tenmile Fork

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

Demographics of Jones

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

19.8%

Households with Children

24.9%

School Enrollment K-12

914

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.2%
School Age (5-17): 13.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 18.1%
Working Age (35-54): 22.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 16.3%
Seniors (65+): 24.2%

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: 10.9%
High School / GED: 34.4%
Some College or Associate's: 34.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 19.8%

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: 14.5%
Single Parents: 10.4%
Couples & Adults: 42.4%
Living Alone: 32.8%

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: 63.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 5.1%
Asian: 1.2%
Black or African American: 26.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.5%
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: 59.0%
Puerto Rican: 12.9%
Cuban: 7.4%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 16.4%
South American: 4.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 0.2%

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: 42.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 57.6%

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: 47.1%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.1%
Other Black: 52.9%

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: 71.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 25.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.7%

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: 94.5%
Spanish: 4.3%
European & Indo-European: 1.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
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: 2.2%
Elementary (1-4): 3.5%
Middle School (5-8): 5.4%
High School (9-12): 2.9%
College / Graduate: 4.2%
Not Enrolled: 81.9%

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