Jones County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Jones County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48253
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 253
Geography
- Land Area
- 928.61 sq mi
- Water Area
- 8.53 sq mi
- Total Area
- 937.14 sq mi
- Latitude
- 32.743709
- Longitude
- -99.874430
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 19,749
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 16,345
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 14,373 | 72.8% |
| Hispanic | 5,373 | 27.2% |
| White | 11,477 | 58.1% |
| Black | 2,048 | 10.4% |
| Asian | 92 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 69 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 60 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 12,124 | 74.2% |
| Hispanic | 4,227 | 25.9% |
| White | 9,464 | 57.9% |
| Black | 2,153 | 13.2% |
| Asian | 80 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 434 | 2.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 60 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 20,304
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $62,117
- Poverty Rate
- 10.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,035
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 12,860 | 63.3% |
| Black | 2,059 | 10.1% |
| Asian | 116 | 0.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 9,787
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,150 | 22.0% |
| Republican | 6,010 | 61.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,627 | 16.6% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 4,722 | 48.2% |
| Female | 5,064 | 51.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,351 | 75.1% |
| Hispanic | 1,737 | 17.7% |
| Black | 43 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 53 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 4,854
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 49.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 4,058 | 55.2% |
| Hispanic | 441 | 25.4% |
| Black | 8 | 18.6% |
| Asian | 18 | 34.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,359 | 50.0% |
| Female | 2,494 | 49.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,656 (25.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,792 (12.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 7,062
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $109,842
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,018
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 56.7%
- Work From Home
- 3.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 19.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.