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% |
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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 located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 19,663. Its county seat is Anson. The county was created in 1858 and organized in 1881. Both the county and its county seat are named for Anson Jones, the fourth and final president of the Republic of Texas.
Jones County is included in the Abilene, Texas, metropolitan statistical area.
Contents
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 937 square miles (2,430 km2), of which 8.6 square miles (22 km2) (0.9%) are covered by water.
Major highways
U.S. Highway 83
U.S. Highway 180
U.S. Highway 277
State Highway 6
State Highway 92
Adjacent counties
- Haskell County (north)
- Shackelford County (east)
- Callahan County (southeast)
- Taylor County (south)
- Fisher County (west)
- Stonewall County (northwest)
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 546 | — | |
| 1890 | 3,797 | 595.4% | |
| 1900 | 7,053 | 85.8% | |
| 1910 | 24,299 | 244.5% | |
| 1920 | 22,323 | −8.1% | |
| 1930 | 24,233 | 8.6% | |
| 1940 | 23,378 | −3.5% | |
| 1950 | 22,147 | −5.3% | |
| 1960 | 19,299 | −12.9% | |
| 1970 | 16,106 | −16.5% | |
| 1980 | 17,268 | 7.2% | |
| 1990 | 16,490 | −4.5% | |
| 2000 | 20,785 | 26.0% | |
| 2010 | 20,202 | −2.8% | |
| 2020 | 19,663 | −2.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1850–2010 2010 2020 |
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| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 13,752 | 12,549 | 11,485 | 66.16% | 62.12% | 58.41% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 2,368 | 2,292 | 1,978 | 11.39% | 11.35% | 10.06% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 62 | 62 | 66 | 0.30% | 0.31% | 0.34% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 91 | 76 | 111 | 0.44% | 0.38% | 0.56% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0.01% | 0.00% | 0.02% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 19 | 27 | 41 | 0.09% | 0.13% | 0.21% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 145 | 186 | 474 | 0.70% | 0.92% | 2.41% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4,346 | 5,009 | 5,504 | 20.91% | 24.79% | 27.99% |
| Total | 20,785 | 20,202 | 19,663 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of the census of 2000, 20,785 people, 6,140 households, and 4,525 families resided in the county. The population density was 22 people per square mile (8.5 people/km2). The 7,236 housing units averaged 8 units per square mile (3.1/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 78.80% White, 11.51% Black or African American, 0.49% Native American, 0.47% Asian, 7.47% from other races, and 1.27% from two or more races. About 20.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Of the 6,140 households, 33.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.60% were married couples living together, 10.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.30% were not families. About 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the county, theage distribution was 22.50% under 18, 11.10% from 18 to 24, 31.50% from 25 to 44, 21.00% from 45 to 64, and 14.00% who were 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 150.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 159.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $29,572, and for a family was $35,391. Males had a median income of $26,892 versus $17,829 for females. The per capita income for the county was $13,656. About 13.10% of families and 16.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.70% of those under age 18 and 16.60% of those age 65 or over.
Communities
Cities
- Abilene (mostly in Taylor County)
- Anson (county seat)
- Hamlin (small part in Fisher County)
- Hawley
- Lueders (small part in Shackelford County)
- Stamford (small part in Haskell County)
Unincorporated communities
Education
School districts include:
- 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
The Texas Legislature designated the county as being in the Western Texas College District.
Notable person
- Charles Stenholm, former member of the United States House of Representatives
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Jones (Texas) para niños
