Jones County, MS — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$51,143
Per Capita Income
$27,896
Poverty Rate
20.8%
SNAP Recipients
16.3%
Gini Index
0.490
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K25.1%
$25K–$50K24.3%
$50K–$75K15.8%
$75K–$100K10.5%
$100K–$150K14.7%
$150K–$200K5.4%
$200K+4.1%
The median household income in Jones County, MS is $51,143 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $27,896. 20.8% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 16.3% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.490 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).