Jones County, North Carolina

county in North Carolina, United States

Jones County is a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. In 2010, 10,153 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Trenton.[2]

Jones County
Jones County Courthouse
Jones County Courthouse
Map of North Carolina highlighting Jones County
Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina
Map of the United States highlighting North Carolina
North Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 35°01′N 77°22′W / 35.01°N 77.37°W / 35.01; -77.37
Country United States
State North Carolina
Founded1779
Named forWillie Jones
SeatTrenton
Largest townMaysville
Area
 • Total473 sq mi (1,230 km2)
 • Land471 sq mi (1,220 km2)
 • Water2.5 sq mi (6 km2)  0.5%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2018)
9,637
 • Density22/sq mi (8/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district3rd
Websitewww.co.jones.nc.us

References Edit

  1. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved October 21, 2013.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.