County · North Carolina
Jones County, North Carolina
Jones County, North Carolina. Jones County had 9,575 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.4% since 2020, slower than North Carolina (+7.2%). It holds 3 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 37103.
Jones County is one of the 3 counties of the New Bern, NC micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
9,575
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 9,172 · ACS 2020-2024: 9,302
Median household income
$59,641
±$6,422 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $72,388
Median home value
$130,300
±$10,568 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $288,900
Median gross rent
$747
±$47 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $1,228
How many people live in Jones County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 9,172 residents in Jones County. The Census Bureau estimates 9,575 for July 1, 2025, up 4.4% since 2020, slower than North Carolina (+7.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 9,302 over 471 square miles of land.
| Measure | Jones County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 9,302 | 10,730,404 | −292 |
| Households | 4,125±151 | 4,282,345 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.22±0.08 | 2.44 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,698±20 | 4,895,668 | −287 |
Jones County's population since 2000
From 10,381 in 2000 to 9,575 in 2025: down 7.8%. 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 3 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Maysville with 853 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Maysville | 818 | $59,432 |
|---|---|---|
| Pollocksville | 268 | $60,714 |
| TrentonGEOID 3768320 | 238 | $47,841 |
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 47.2 years old; 18.5% are under 18 and 24.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 63.1%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 26.6%. 3.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Jones County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.2±1.1 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.5%±0.3 pts | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.2%±0.2 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.1% | 11.3% | +0.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 63.1%±0.3 pts | 60.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 26.6%±1.8 pts | 20.0% | −3.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.2%±1.2 pts | 3.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6%±1.5 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.0%±1.3 pts | 9.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.5%±1.6 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 12.2%±1.9 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 20.7%±2.6 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.2%±1.8 pts | 9.9% | −6.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.1%±2.5 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.8%±3.3 pts | 35.7% | +7.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.7%±1.6 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4%±0.8 pts | 3.0% | – |
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 4,125 households earn less than $59,641 a year (±$6,422), against $72,388 in North Carolina. In 2015-2019 the median was $46,961 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $12,680 after inflation. 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Jones County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,641±$6,422 | $72,388 | +$12,680 |
| Mean household income | $74,020±$6,592 | $101,208 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,480±$2,669 | $41,385 | +$5,493 |
| People below the poverty line | 18.4%±4.1 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.2%±8.6 pts | 17.7% | −13.0 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.5%±3.2 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 79.7%±3.9 pts | 90.1% | – |
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 79.4% of Jones County's occupied homes and renters 20.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $130,300 by its owner (±$10,568). The median renter pays $747 a month including utilities, and 26.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Jones County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $130,300±$10,568 | $288,900 | +$20,768 |
| Median gross rent | $747±$47 | $1,228 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 26.0%±11.2 pts | 39.6% | −22.8 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,282±$70 | $1,631 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.4%±4.1 pts | 66.6% | +6.1 pts |
| Housing units | 4,698±20 | 4,895,668 | −287 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.4%±4.9 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 64.7%±4.1 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 30.5%±4.2 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.5%±1.3 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 10.8%±2.5 pts | 4.9% | – |
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 46 new housing units across Jones County in 2025 (46 single-family), 4.8 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?
81.9% of Jones County's workers drive alone and 4.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.4%.
| Measure | Jones County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.8%±2.6 pts | 62.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4%±1.7 pts | 4.7% | −5.9 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 81.9%±3.9 pts | 71.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.7%±3.3 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 1.5%±1.1 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.0%±2.0 pts | 16.3% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.1 min±1.7 | 25.1 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 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $58,676 (Tract 9203) to $62,596 (Tract 9201).
| Tract 920137103920100 | 3,563±314 | $62,596 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 920237103920200 | 2,449±296 | $59,612 |
| Tract 920337103920300 | 3,290±230 | $58,676 |
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 North Carolina's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 97th of 100 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 41st of 100 |
| Residents per square mile | 98th of 100 |
| Median household income | 54th of 100 |
| Median home value | 87th of 100 |
| Median gross rent | 90th of 100 |
| Poverty rate | 26th of 100 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 66th of 100 |
| Median age | 26th of 100 |
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
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