Jones County, Texas facts for kids
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Jones County
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Jones County Courthouse in Anson, Texas
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Location within the U.S. state of Texas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| Founded | 1881 |
| Named for | Anson Jones |
| Seat | Anson |
| Largest city | Abilene |
| Area | |
| • Total | 937.1 sq mi (2,427 km2) |
| • Land | 928.6 sq mi (2,405 km2) |
| • Water | 8.6 sq mi (22 km2) 0.9% |
| Population
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| • Total | 19,663 |
| • Density | 20.9828/sq mi (8.1015/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 19th |
Jones County is a county in the state of Texas, USA. In 2020, about 19,663 people lived there.
The main town and center of the county is Anson. Jones County was created in 1858 and officially started in 1881. Both the county and its main town are named after Anson Jones. He was the fourth and last president of the Republic of Texas.
Jones County is part of the larger Abilene area, which is a group of cities and towns connected by jobs and daily life.
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Exploring Jones County's Land
Jones County covers a total area of about 937 square miles. Most of this land is dry, with only a small part (less than 1%) covered by water.
Main Roads and Highways
Several important roads help people travel through Jones County:
U.S. Highway 83
U.S. Highway 180
U.S. Highway 277
State Highway 6
State Highway 92
Neighboring Counties
Jones County shares its borders with several other counties:
- Haskell County to the north
- Shackelford County to the east
- Callahan County to the southeast
- Taylor County to the south
- Fisher County to the west
- Stonewall County to the northwest
Jones County's Population
Over the years, the number of people living in Jones County has changed. In 2000, there were about 20,785 people. By 2020, the population was 19,663.
The county is home to people from many different backgrounds. In 2000, most residents were White, followed by Black or African American, and a growing number of Hispanic or Latino people.
The average age in the county in 2000 was 36 years old. About 22.5% of the population was under 18.
Towns and Communities
Jones County has several towns and smaller communities.
Cities in Jones County
- Abilene (most of it is in Taylor County)
- Anson (This is the county seat)
- Hamlin (a small part is in Fisher County)
- Hawley
- Lueders (a small part is in Shackelford County)
- Stamford (a small part is in Haskell County)
Smaller Communities in Jones County
These are smaller places that are not officially cities:
Learning and Education
Students in Jones County attend schools in various independent school districts:
- Abilene Independent School District
- Anson Independent School District
- Clyde Consolidated Independent School District
- Hamlin Independent School District
- Hawley Independent School District
- Lueders-Avoca Independent School District
- Merkel Independent School District
- Paint Creek Independent School District
- Roby Consolidated Independent School District
- Stamford Independent School District
- Trent Independent School District
For higher education, Jones County is part of the Western Texas College District.
Famous People from Jones County
- Charles Stenholm: He used to be a member of the United States House of Representatives.
