Jones County, North Carolina
Jones County: county in North Carolina, United States
About
Jones County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,153 and a population density of 8 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 9,250 inhabitants. Its county seat is Trenton. The county was created 247 years ago in 1778.
County Snapshot
Jones County at a glance
Jones County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
3
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
North Carolina counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
MaysvillePopulation 918
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Jones County
| Population | 9,250 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| Different from | Jones County, Jones County, Jones County, Jones County, Jones County |
| Area | 1226 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.5% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.5% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.0217,-77.3553 |
| Named for | Willie Jones |
| Capital | Trenton |
| Establishment | January 01, 1779 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 22:07:06 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 8 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -9.76% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 94℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Jones County is located at 35°1'18"N 77°21'19"W (35.0217000, -77.3552600). It has 5 neighbors: Carteret County, Craven County, Duplin County, Lenoir County and Onslow County.
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The largest city of Jones County is Maysville with a population of 918. Other cities include, Pollocksville population 279 and Trenton population 274. See all Jones County cities & populated places.
Jones County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jones County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Maysville | 918 | City in Jones County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Pollocksville | 279 | Human settlement in Jones County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Trenton | 274 | Town in North Carolina |
Official website of Jones County
Official Website- Trenton
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Jones County decreased by 9.76% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,153 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,060 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,071 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,007 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,851 | -1.58% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,777 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,588 | -1.97% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,573 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,613 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,419 | -2.06% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,250 | -1.83% | estimation process |
People born in Jones County (4)
People born in Jones County, including politician Nathan Bryan, United States general Alfred K. Flowers, photographer Ignatius Watsworth Brock, .
More notable people
- John Adam Granade (Hymn writer and Sacred Harp poet) he was born in 09/05/1763
Other places with the same name (5)
- Jones County, Mississippi county in South Dakota, United States with a population of 67,993 people.
- 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, South Dakota county in South Dakota, United States with a population of 938 people.
North Carolina Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wake County | 1,132,271 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Mecklenburg County | 1,128,945 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Charlotte | 900,350 | The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area. |
| Guilford County | 540,521 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Raleigh | 474,414 | The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education. |
| Forsyth County | 383,843 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| West Raleigh | 338,759 | A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina. |
| Cumberland County | 336,364 | County in Maine, United States |
| Durham County | 327,306 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Greensboro | 297,878 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area. |
| Durham | 285,897 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area. |
| Buncombe County | 263,477 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Winston-Salem | 248,112 | The fifth most populous city in North Carolina. |
| Union County | 244,562 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| New Hanover County | 236,613 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Gaston County | 226,568 | County in North Carolina, United States |