Stone County, Mississippi
Stone County: county in Mississippi, United States
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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.
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Stone County at a glance
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WigginsPopulation 4,550
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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 | 13:55:00 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 16 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 3.13% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 84℉ Mostly 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.
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The largest city of Stone County is Wiggins with a population of 4,550. . See all Stone County cities & populated places.
Stone County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Stone County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wiggins | 4,550 | City in Mississippi, United States |
Official website of Stone County
Official Website- Wiggins
Demographics
The population of Stone County increased by 3.13% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17,786 | - | census |
| 2011 | 17,901 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 18,051 | 0.83% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 17,960 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 18,089 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 18,271 | 1% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 18,183 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 18,593 | 2.21% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 17,997 | -3.31% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 18,336 | 1.85% | 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 |