Jones County Demographics

A map of Jones County's Population by Race

Jones County, North Carolina has an estimated population of 9,302, a slight increase from the 9,172 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.1% White, 26.6% Black, 5.1% Hispanic, 3.6% Multiracial, 1.2% Asian, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Jones County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Jones has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Jones County, that probability was 52.1% in 2020 and 52.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Jones County is ranked the 97th most populous county in North Carolina, out of 100 counties. Jones County was ranked the 97th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Jones County's White Population

5,866 residents of Jones County, or 63.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Jones County is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Jones County ranks 59th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 100 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Jones County's White population has grown by an estimated 1.4%. White residents' share of Jones County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 63.1%.

Jones County is more White than neighboring Lenoir County (47.3% White), Greene County (45.5% White), and Pitt County (51.9% White). Jones County is less White than neighboring Craven County (64.5% White), and Onslow County (64% White).

Jones County's Black Population

2,475 residents of Jones County, or 26.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Jones County is higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Jones County ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 100 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Jones County's Black population has declined by an estimated 3.5%. Black residents' share of Jones County's population has decreased from 28.0% to 26.6%.

Jones County is more Black than neighboring Craven County (19.5% Black), and Onslow County (11.5% Black). Jones County is less Black than neighboring Lenoir County (39.2% Black), Greene County (31.5% Black), and Pitt County (34.7% Black).

Jones County's Asian Population

112 residents of Jones County, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Jones County is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Jones County ranks 81st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 100 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Jones County's Asian population has grown by an estimated 250.0%. Asian residents' share of Jones County's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.2%.

Jones County is more Asian than neighboring Lenoir County (0.7% Asian), and Greene County (0% Asian). Jones County is less Asian than neighboring Craven County (2.9% Asian), Onslow County (1.8% Asian), and Pitt County (2% Asian).

Jones County's Hispanic Population

471 residents of Jones County, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Jones County is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Jones County ranks 80th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 100 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Jones County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 19.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Jones County's population has increased from 4.3% to 5.1%.

Jones County is less Hispanic than neighboring Craven County (7.8% Hispanic), Onslow County (14% Hispanic), Lenoir County (8.8% Hispanic), Greene County (15.5% Hispanic), and Pitt County (7.9% Hispanic).

Jones County's Native American/Other Population

43 residents of Jones County, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Jones County is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Jones County ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 100 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Jones County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 44.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Jones County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Jones County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lenoir County (0.3% Native American/Other). Jones County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Craven County (1.4% Native American/Other), Onslow County (1.2% Native American/Other), and Greene County (1% Native American/Other).

Jones County's Multiracial Population

335 residents of Jones County, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Jones County is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Jones County ranks 59th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 100 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Jones County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 5.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Jones County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.

Jones County is more Multiracial than neighboring Pitt County (3.1% Multiracial). Jones County is less Multiracial than neighboring Craven County (3.9% Multiracial), Onslow County (7.4% Multiracial), and Greene County (6.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.