Jones County, NC

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2023 Population
9,245
0.194% 1-year decline
US Senator
Thom Tillis
Republican Party
US Senator
Ted Budd
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
48.1
0.418% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
21.3%
20.1% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$55,659
4.91% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$122,600
6.24% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
3,863
0.13% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Jones County, NC had a population of 9.25k people with a median age of 48.1 and a median household income of $55,659. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Jones County, NC declined from 9,263 to 9,245, a −0.194% decrease and its median household income grew from $53,053 to $55,659, a 4.91% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jones County, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (63.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (27.3%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.92%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.55%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.725%).

None of the households in Jones County, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.7% of the residents in Jones County, NC are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Jones County, NC was $122,600, and the homeownership rate was 75.6%.

Most people in Jones County, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Jones County, NC was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Jones County, NC is home to a population of 9.25k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.25% of Jones County, NC residents were born outside of the country (208 people).

In 2023, there were 2.32 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.83k people) in Jones County, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.52k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 362 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98.7%
2023 Citizenship
98.5%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.7% of Jones County, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Jones County, NC was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jones County, NC
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    5.83k ± 24
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    2.52k ± 139
  3. Two+ (Hispanic)
    362 ± 104
4.77%
Hispanic Population
441 people

In 2023, there were 2.32 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.83k people) in Jones County, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.52k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 362 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

4.77% of the people in Jones County, NC are hispanic (441 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    214,508 ± 11,254 people
  2. India
    79,868 ± 6,912 people
  3. Honduras
    39,759 ± 4,886 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 214,508 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 79,868 and Honduras with 39,759.

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Foreign-Born Population

2.25%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
208 people
2.55%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
236 people

As of 2023, 2.25% of Jones County, NC residents (208 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jones County, NC was 2.55%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    367 ± 103
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    187 ± 85
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    160 ± 65

Jones County, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.96 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Jones County, NC employs 3.86k people. The largest industries in Jones County, NC are Health Care & Social Assistance (684 people), Public Administration (478 people), and Manufacturing (449 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($130,750), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($61,250), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($49,792).

Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,464. The income inequality in North Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

3.86k
2023 Value
± 352
0.13%
1 Year growth
± 13%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Jones County, NC grew at a rate of 0.13%, from 3.86k employees to 3.86k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jones County, NC, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (425 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (348 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (340 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jones County, NC.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

3.86k
2023 Value
± 352
0.13%
1 Year growth
± 13%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Jones County, NC grew at a rate of 0.13%, from 3.86k employees to 3.86k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jones County, NC, are Health Care & Social Assistance (684 people), Public Administration (478 people), and Manufacturing (449 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jones County, NC, though some of these residents may live in Jones County, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$42,184
Median earning men ± $2,571
$33,121
Median earning women ± $3,400

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($57,880), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($55,192), and Manufacturing ($48,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($41,250), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,250), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($38,092).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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3.04%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.86M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 3.04% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 15
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  2. 13
    Construction
  3. 9
    Retail Trade

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $5.4k
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  2. $4.48k
    Construction
  3. $3.23k
    Retail Trade

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Education

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 0.944% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.805% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.16M), Some college (1.84M), and Bachelors Degree (1.63M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Jones County, NC was $122,600 in 2023, which is 0.404 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $115,400 to $122,600, a 6.24% increase. The homeownership rate in Jones County, NC is 75.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Jones County, NC have an average commute time of 30.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jones County, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Jones County, NC is $55,659. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Jones County, NC was Census Tract 9202 with a value of $67,545, followed by Census Tract 9201 and Census Tract 9203, with respective values of $56,520 and $53,194.

In 2023, 16.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Jones County, NC. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 5.09%.

Property

$122,600
Median Property Value 2023
±$10,833
$2,961
Median Property Taxes
±$297

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Jones County, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

75.6%
Homeownership
2023
69.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 75.6% of the housing units in Jones County, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 76%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 9202
  2. Census Tract 9201
  3. Census Tract 9203

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Jones County, NC was Census Tract 9202 with a value of $67,545, followed by Census Tract 9201 and Census Tract 9203, with respective values of $56,520 and $53,194.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Jones County, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$55,659
Median Household Income
± $5,162
3.92k
Number of Households
± 357

In 2023, the median household income of the 3.92k households in Jones County, NC grew to $55,659 from the previous year's value of $53,053.

The following chart displays the households in Jones County, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Jones County, NC is from North Carolina.
0.47
2022 Wage GINI in North Carolina
0.47
2021 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2022, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0732% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (81.1%)
  2. Carpooled (13.4%)
  3. Worked At Home (2.33%)

In 2023, 81.1% of workers in Jones County, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.4%) and those who worked at home (2.33%).

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Commute Time

30.1 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jones County, NC have a longer commute time (30.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.28% of the workforce in Jones County, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 16.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Jones County, NC. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 5.09%.

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Poverty & Diversity

21.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jones County, NC (1.94k out of 9.13k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Jones County, NC is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Children in Poverty

In 2023, 29.1% of the children was living in poverty in Jones County, NC. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 4.1%.

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Health

89.4% of the population of Jones County, NC has health coverage, with 33.3% on employee plans, 20.6% on Medicaid, 15.7% on Medicare, 16.2% on non-group plans, and 3.55% on military or VA plans.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.3% under 18 years, 17.2% between 18 and 34 years, 40.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

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Uninsured People

10.6%
Uninsured
33.3%
Employer Coverage
20.6%
Medicaid
15.7%
Medicare
16.2%
Non-Group
3.55%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jones County, NC declined by 15% from 12.5% to 10.6%.

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Health Outcomes

Indicator

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 40.7% in Jones County, NC.

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