The Town FilesJones County, Mississippi
66,472 people. The median home is worth $143,100 (typical Mississippi town: $124,700) and the median household earns $52,216.
Towns in Jones County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel | 17,161 | $125,800 | $47,661 | 35.1 |
| Ellisville | 4,652 | $99,500 | $32,100 | 35.9 |
| Sharon | 1,344 | — | $102,188 | 45.1 |
| Sandersville | 636 | $95,000 | $52,667 | 53.7 |
People and housing
| Jones County | Typical Mississippi town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $143,100 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $869 | $820 |
| Median household income | $52,216 | $45,965 |
| Median age | 37.9 | 37.3 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.7% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.7% | 22.9% |
Jobs and pay
28,390 jobs in 2024, average pay $47,614 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 866 storm events in Jones County from 1996 to 2026, with 18 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Jones County has been included in 33 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4899: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3640: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 12, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4727: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes. |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
| August 28, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3569: Hurricane Ida |
| October 28, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3550: Hurricane Zeta |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).