Jones County, Mississippi
county in Mississippi, United States
Jones County is a county found in the southeast part of the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2020 census, the population was 67,246.[1] Its county seats are Laurel and Ellisville.[2]
Jones County | |
|---|---|
 Jones County courthouse in Ellisville | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Mississippi | |
 Mississippi's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 31°37′N 89°10′W / 31.62°N 89.17°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Mississippi |
| Founded | 1826 |
| Named for | John Paul Jones |
| Seat | Laurel and Ellisville |
| Largest city | Laurel |
| Area | |
| • Total | 700 sq mi (2,000 km2) |
| • Land | 695 sq mi (1,800 km2) |
| • Water | 4.9 sq mi (13 km2) 0.7% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 67,246 |
| • Density | 96/sq mi (37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional districts | 3rd, 4th |
| Website | jonescounty |
References
change- ↑ "QuickFacts: Jones County, Mississippi". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
Other websites
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- Jones County, Mississippi - Official website
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