Jones County , North Carolina

Population: 9,245 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $55,659 Home $122,600 Rent $725/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 9,245 residents, Jones County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for North Carolina and neighboring counties alike.

$55,659
Median Income
household
$122,600
Home Value
median
$725/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $55,659
Per Capita Income $28,699
Poverty Rate 21.3%
Median Home Value $122,600
Median Gross Rent $725/mo
Owner Occupied 75.6%
Renter Occupied 24.4%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 9,245
Median Age 48.1 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 17.9%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

39.6%
Obesity
12.7%
Diabetes
18.6%
Smoking
46.3%
High Blood Pressure
28.6%
No Physical Activity
26.5%
Depression
35.4%
Insufficient Sleep
78.2%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 64.5  ·  65th national percentile

🌊 Flood
33.20
🌪️ Tornado
21.76
🌀 Hurricane
94.49
🔥 Wildfire
48.41
❄️ Winter Storm
72.28
🌍 Earthquake
32.03
☀️ Drought
48.09

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