Jones County, Mississippi
Jones County: county in South Dakota, United States
About
Jones County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 67,761 and a population density of 27 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 67,993 inhabitants. Its county seat is Murdo. The county was created 110 years ago in 1915.
County Snapshot
Jones County at a glance
Jones County currently has 4 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
4
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Mississippi counties
82
Open related pagesLargest city
LaurelPopulation 18,197
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Quick Facts about Jones County
| Population | 67,993 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Mississippi (United States) |
| Different from | Jones County, Jones County, Jones County, Jones County, Jones County |
| Area | 2517 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.1% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.9% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 31.6226,-89.1688 |
| Named for | George W. Jones |
| Altitude | 233 feet / 71 meters |
| Capital | Murdo |
| Establishment | January 01, 1916 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 01:21:00 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 27 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.34% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 85℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Jones County is located at 31°37'21"N 89°10'8"W (31.6225600, -89.1687900). It has 5 neighbors: Lyman County, Haakon County, Jackson County, Mellette County and Stanley County.
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The largest city of Jones County is Laurel with a population of 18,197. Other cities include, Ellisville population 4,551, Sandersville population 721 and Soso population 396. See all Jones County cities & populated places.
Jones County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jones County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Laurel | 18,197 | City in Mississippi, United States of America |
| Ellisville | 4,551 | City in Mississippi, United States |
| Sandersville | 721 | Human settlement in Jones County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Soso | 396 | Town in Jones County, Mississippi, USA |
Weather
Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-Day Forecast- Murdo
Demographics
The population of Jones County increased by 0.34% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67,761 | - | census |
| 2011 | 67,927 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 68,419 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 68,954 | 0.78% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 68,396 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 68,629 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 68,473 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 68,364 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 68,196 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 68,098 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 67,993 | -0.15% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Jones County, Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 28,787 people.
- Jones County, Iowa county in Iowa, United States of America with a population of 20,617 people.
- Jones County, Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 19,875 people.
- Jones County, North Carolina county in North Carolina, United States with a population of 9,250 people.
- Jones County, South Dakota county in South Dakota, United States with a population of 938 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. |
| 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 |
| Southaven | 56,644 | The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi. |