Stone County, Mississippi
Stone County: county in Mississippi, United States.
About
Stone County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 17,786 and a population density of 15 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 18,360 inhabitants. Its county seat is Wiggins. The county was created 110 years ago in 1915.
Quick Facts about Stone County
| Population | 18,360 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Mississippi (United States) |
| Different from | Stone County, Stone County |
| Area | 1160 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.6% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.4% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 30.7900,-89.1177 |
| Named for | John Marshall Stone |
| Capital | Wiggins |
| Establishment | January 01, 1916 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 05:36:16 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 16 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 3.23% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 93℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Stone County is located at 30°47'24"N 89°7'4"W (30.7899500, -89.1177100). It has 7 neighbors: Forrest County, George County, Hancock County, Harrison County, Jackson County, Pearl River County and Perry County.
Stone County map
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Stone County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Stone County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 93. North wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Stone County
Official Website- Wiggins
Demographics
The population of Stone County increased by 3.23% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17,786 | - | census |
| 2011 | 17,901 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 18,051 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 17,960 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 18,089 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 18,271 | 1.01% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 18,183 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 18,593 | 2.25% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 17,997 | -3.21% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 18,336 | 1.88% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 18,360 | 0.13% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Stone County, Missouri county in Arkansas, United States. with a population of 32,465 people.
- Stone County, Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States. with a population of 12,674 people.
Mississippi Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hinds County | 227,966 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Harrison County | 208,801 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| De Soto County | 173,323 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson | 157,821 | The capital and most populous city of Mississippi. |
| Rankin County | 155,975 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson County | 143,802 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Madison County | 106,871 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lee County | 85,466 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Forrest County | 75,009 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lauderdale County | 73,751 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Gulfport | 71,438 | The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| West Gulfport | 71,329 | A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| Jones County | 67,993 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Lamar County | 64,165 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Auburn | 60,258 | The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi. |
| Lowndes County | 58,309 | County in Mississippi, United States |