County · Iowa
Jones County, Iowa
Jones County, Iowa. Jones County had 21,253 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.9% since 2020, faster than Iowa (+1.5%). It holds 11 places (9 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 7 census tracts. GEOID 19105.
Jones County is one of the 3 counties of the Cedar Rapids, IA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
21,253
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 20,646 · ACS 2020-2024: 20,896
Median household income
$73,531
±$3,847 (90% margin)
Iowa: $75,059
Median home value
$184,800
±$7,460 (90% margin)
Iowa: $208,000
Median gross rent
$784
±$37 (90% margin)
Iowa: $972
How many people live in Jones County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 20,646 residents in Jones County. The Census Bureau estimates 21,253 for July 1, 2025, up 2.9% since 2020, faster than Iowa (+1.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 20,896 over 576 square miles of land.
| Measure | Jones County | Iowa | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 20,896 | 3,210,507 | +337 |
| Households | 8,198±187 | 1,315,707 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.40±0.05 | 2.36 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,889±47 | 1,437,699 | no clear change |
Jones County's population since 2000
From 20,221 in 2000 to 21,253 in 2025: up 5.1%. 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 11 places: 9 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Anamosa with 5,901 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Anamosa | 5,450 | $60,650 |
|---|---|---|
| Monticello | 4,040 | $70,015 |
| Olin | 651 | $51,932 |
| Wyoming | 523 | $73,000 |
| Oxford Junction | 424 | $37,969 |
| Cascade | 2,386 | $69,688 |
| Martelle | 249 | $93,333 |
| OnslowGEOID 1959250 | 201 | $65,313 |
| Stone CityGEOID 1975540 | 186 | $179,167 |
| Center JunctionGEOID 1912225 | 100 | $26,528 |
| MorleyGEOID 1954030 | 96 | $37,188 |
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 42.8 years old; 20.2% are under 18 and 21.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.5%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.7%. 1.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Jones County | Iowa | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.8±0.5 | 38.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.2%±0.3 pts | 22.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.3%±0.2 pts | 18.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.6% | 7.3% | +0.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.5%±0.8 pts | 82.3% | −2.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.5%±0.3 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.1 pts | 2.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.7%±0.8 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.6%±0.6 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.8%±0.6 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.5%±1.2 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 13.7%±1.7 pts | 12.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.5%±1.1 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.2%±0.8 pts | 93.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.0%±2.3 pts | 31.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.5%±1.3 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 2.2% | – |
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 8,198 households earn less than $73,531 a year (±$3,847), against $75,059 in Iowa. In 2015-2019 it was $70,825 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Jones County | Iowa | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,531±$3,847 | $75,059 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $87,904±$4,745 | $98,187 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,193±$1,944 | $40,877 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.0%±2.4 pts | 11.1% | +3.0 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.9%±5.9 pts | 12.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.6%±2.2 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.1%±2.8 pts | 88.9% | – |
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 80.6% of Jones County's occupied homes and renters 19.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $184,800 by its owner (±$7,460). The median renter pays $784 a month including utilities, and 28.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Jones County | Iowa | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $184,800±$7,460 | $208,000 | +$14,472 |
| Median gross rent | $784±$37 | $972 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.9%±8.6 pts | 35.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,462±$56 | $1,533 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.6%±2.3 pts | 71.7% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,889±47 | 1,437,699 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.3%±5.2 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.9%±2.6 pts | 72.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.1%±1.5 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4%±0.7 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 25.6%±2.8 pts | 23.5% | – |
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 18 new housing units across Jones County in 2025 (18 single-family), 0.8 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?
77.0% of Jones County's workers drive alone and 11.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.6%.
| Measure | Jones County | Iowa | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.8%±2.3 pts | 66.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6%±1.3 pts | 3.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.0%±3.1 pts | 76.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.0%±2.1 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 2.3%±1.0 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.9%±2.4 pts | 11.3% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.7 min±1.6 | 19.8 min | no clear change |
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 7 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $58,266 (Tract 703.02) to $97,232 (Tract 701).
| Tract 70119105070100 | 3,837±330 | $97,232 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 703.0119105070301 | 1,868±255 | $61,528 |
| Tract 703.0219105070302 | 2,765±252 | $58,266 |
| Tract 704.0119105070401 | 2,619±270 | $93,996 |
| Tract 704.0219105070402 | 2,860±314 | $69,966 |
| Tract 70519105070500 | 2,532±307 | $66,129 |
| Tract 70619105070600 | 4,415±192 | $71,250 |
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 Iowa's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 29th of 99 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 8th of 99 |
| Residents per square mile | 33rd of 99 |
| Median household income | 35th of 99 |
| Median home value | 28th of 99 |
| Median gross rent | 64th of 99 |
| Poverty rate | 32nd of 99 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 54th of 99 |
| Median age | 39th of 99 |
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
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