Jones County, Texas

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Jones County
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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Texas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 32°44′N99°53′W / 32.74°N 99.88°W / 32.74; -99.88
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of Texas.svg  Texas
Founded1881
Named for Anson Jones
Seat Anson
Largest city Abilene
Area
 • Total
937.1 sq mi (2,427 km2)
 • Land928.6 sq mi (2,405 km2)
 • Water8.6 sq mi (22 km2)  0.9%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
19,663
 • Density21/sq mi (8.1/km2)
Time zone UTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district 19th
Website www.co.jones.tx.us

Jones County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 19,663. [1] Its county seat is Anson. [2] The county was created in 1858 and organized in 1881. [3] Both the county and its county seat are named for Anson Jones, the fourth and final president of the Republic of Texas. [4]

Contents

Jones County is included in the Abilene, Texas, metropolitan statistical area.

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. [5]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880 546—
1890 3,797595.4%
1900 7,05385.8%
1910 24,299244.5%
1920 22,323−8.1%
1930 24,2338.6%
1940 23,378−3.5%
1950 22,147−5.3%
1960 19,299−12.9%
1970 16,106−16.5%
1980 17,2687.2%
1990 16,490−4.5%
2000 20,78526.0%
2010 20,202−2.8%
2020 19,663−2.7%
U.S. Decennial Census [6]
1850–2010 [7] 2010 [8] 2020 [9]
Jones County, Texas – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)Pop 2000 [10] Pop 2010 [8] Pop 2020 [9] % 2000% 2010% 2020
White alone (NH)13,75212,54911,48566.16%62.12%58.41%
Black or African American alone (NH)2,3682,2921,97811.39%11.35%10.06%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)6262660.30%0.31%0.34%
Asian alone (NH)91761110.44%0.38%0.56%
Pacific Islander alone (NH)2140.01%0.00%0.02%
Other race alone (NH)1927410.09%0.13%0.21%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH)1451864740.70%0.92%2.41%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)4,3465,0095,50420.91%24.79%27.99%
Total20,78520,20219,663100.00%100.00%100.00%

As of the census [11] 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.

Government and infrastructure

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) operates the Robertson Unit, located 10 miles from downtown. [12] The state Middleton transfer unit is located partially in Abilene and also in Jones County. [13] [14]

From 2007 to 2017 Republican Susan King represented Jones, Nolan, and Taylor Counties in the state house. [15]

Politics

"From their first presidential election in 1884 through 1992, the voters in Jones County have generally chosen Democratic candidates. They supported Republican candidates in 1928, 1952, 1972, 1984, and 1988." [16]

Since 2000, the majority of voters selected Republican presidential candidates, with the margin of victory for the party's candidates increasing in each election.

Jones County is part of the 71st district for elections to the Texas House of Representatives.

United States presidential election results for Jones County, Texas [17]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No. %No. %No. %
2024 5,98886.20%90713.06%520.75%
2020 5,66083.89%99914.81%881.30%
2016 4,81980.86%93615.70%2053.44%
2012 4,26276.56%1,22622.02%791.42%
2008 4,20372.37%1,52826.31%771.33%
2004 4,25471.72%1,65827.95%190.32%
2000 4,08067.46%1,89931.40%691.14%
1996 2,35143.46%2,42244.77%63711.77%
1992 2,08835.20%2,40040.46%1,44424.34%
1988 3,00050.71%2,89848.99%180.30%
1984 4,01762.93%2,34336.71%230.36%
1980 2,76547.07%3,04351.80%661.12%
1976 2,07238.26%3,31861.26%260.48%
1972 3,20275.11%1,05024.63%110.26%
1968 1,67633.66%2,37247.64%93118.70%
1964 1,29526.32%3,62273.62%30.06%
1960 2,19644.04%2,77255.60%180.36%
1956 2,07344.32%2,59455.46%100.21%
1952 2,94152.21%2,68047.58%120.21%
1948 43210.34%3,59986.16%1463.50%
1944 3618.77%3,41783.00%3398.23%
1940 4019.79%3,68890.08%50.12%
1936 3058.24%3,39691.71%20.05%
1932 2247.03%2,93492.03%300.94%
1928 1,99555.95%1,56343.83%80.22%
1924 56615.39%3,01081.86%1012.75%
1920 27011.83%1,79278.53%2209.64%
1916 1145.34%1,79884.18%22410.49%
1912 633.89%1,30180.36%25515.75%

Communities

Cities

Unincorporated communities

Education

School districts include: [18]

The Texas Legislature designated the county as being in the Western Texas College District. [19]

Notable person

See also

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References

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  2. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
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  8. 1 2 "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Jones County, Texas". United States Census Bureau .
  9. 1 2 "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Jones County, Texas". United States Census Bureau .
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  12. ↑ "Robertson Unit Archived 2010-07-25 at the Wayback Machine ." Texas Department of Criminal Justice . Retrieved on July 23, 2010.
  13. ↑ "Super Neighborhood Areas Archived 2011-06-09 at the Wayback Machine ." (Direct map link Archived June 9, 2011, at the Wayback Machine ) City of Abilene. Retrieved on July 23, 2010.
  14. ↑ "Middleton Unit Archived 2010-07-25 at the Wayback Machine ." Texas Department of Criminal Justice . Retrieved on July 23, 2010.
  15. ↑ "Susan King". Texas Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved March 12, 2014.
  16. ↑ “TSHA“
  17. ↑ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
  18. ↑ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Jones County, TX" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau . Retrieved September 22, 2024. - Text list
  19. ↑ "Sec. 130.210. WESTERN TEXAS COLLEGE DISTRICT SERVICE AREA" . Retrieved September 22, 2024.

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