County · Georgia
Jones County, Georgia
Jones County, Georgia. Jones County had 29,171 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.0% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). It holds 1 place (1 city, village or borough) and 9 census tracts. GEOID 13169.
Jones County is one of the 5 counties of the Macon-Bibb County, GA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
29,171
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 28,347 · ACS 2020-2024: 28,673
Median household income
$75,500
±$4,081 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$194,500
±$10,657 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$964
±$85 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in Jones County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 28,347 residents in Jones County. The Census Bureau estimates 29,171 for July 1, 2025, up 3.0% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 28,673 over 394 square miles of land.
| Measure | Jones County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 28,673 | 10,940,407 | +94 |
| Households | 10,786±303 | 4,074,366 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.63±0.07 | 2.62 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 11,872±33 | 4,541,835 | no clear change |
Jones County's population since 2000
From 23,639 in 2000 to 29,171 in 2025: up 23.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Jones County?
Jones County holds 1 place: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place). The largest is Gray with 3,567 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Gray | 3,436 | $73,114 |
|---|
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Jones County?
The median resident of Jones County is 41.4 years old; 22.8% are under 18 and 18.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 69.3%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 24.3%. 1.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Jones County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.4±0.7 | 37.6 | +1.0 |
| Under 18 years | 22.8%±0.1 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.0%±0.2 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.2% | 11.0% | +0.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 69.3%±0.3 pts | 49.1% | −2.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 24.3%±1.1 pts | 30.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 4.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6%±1.1 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.3%±0.5 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.0%±0.7 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.3%±1.4 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 16.5%±1.7 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.6%±1.7 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.0%±1.7 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.9%±2.3 pts | 34.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.9%±1.3 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Jones County earn?
Half of Jones County's 10,786 households earn less than $75,500 a year (±$4,081), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 the median was $68,943 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $6,557 after inflation. 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Jones County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,500±$4,081 | $77,353 | +$6,557 |
| Mean household income | $95,163±$6,520 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,815±$2,382 | $40,924 | +$3,997 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.1%±2.5 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.5%±5.6 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.8%±3.2 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.5%±2.2 pts | 91.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Jones County?
Owners occupy 83.6% of Jones County's occupied homes and renters 16.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $194,500 by its owner (±$10,657). The median renter pays $964 a month including utilities, and 37.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Jones County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $194,500±$10,657 | $303,300 | +$41,771 |
| Median gross rent | $964±$85 | $1,393 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.3%±10.6 pts | 43.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,483±$58 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 83.6%±2.9 pts | 65.7% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 11,872±33 | 4,541,835 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±2.6 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.5%±3.1 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 24.9%±3.1 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3%±0.8 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.9%±1.3 pts | 3.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Jones County building?
Builders took permits for 68 new housing units across Jones County in 2025 (68 single-family), 2.3 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Jones County get to work?
79.5% of Jones County's workers drive alone and 13.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.8%.
| Measure | Jones County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.7%±2.3 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8%±1.2 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.5%±4.2 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.0%±1.7 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.0%±3.7 pts | 15.9% | +9.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.8 min±1.5 | 28.3 min | +2.5 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Jones County's census tracts?
Jones County is divided into 9 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $56,316 (Tract 301.06) to $120,409 (Tract 301.03).
| Tract 301.0113169030101 | 3,014±372 | $98,750 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 301.0313169030103 | 2,713±523 | $120,409 |
| Tract 301.0513169030105 | 3,744±475 | $58,684 |
| Tract 301.0613169030106 | 2,791±536 | $56,316 |
| Tract 30213169030200 | 3,361±424 | $63,065 |
| Tract 303.0313169030303 | 2,542±437 | $77,382 |
| Tract 303.0413169030304 | 3,017±497 | $62,738 |
| Tract 303.0513169030305 | 4,725±537 | $83,611 |
| Tract 303.0613169030306 | 2,766±446 | $82,083 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Jones County compare with Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 67th of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 84th of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 78th of 159 |
| Median household income | 34th of 159 |
| Median home value | 69th of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 59th of 157 |
| Poverty rate | 122nd of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 73rd of 159 |
| Median age | 56th of 159 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Jones County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.