Stone County

As of the 2020 Census, Stone County, MS, has a population of 19,963. The racial makeup includes 80.1% White, 16.7% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.5% Asian, and 2.3% Hispanic or Latino. The median age is approximately 37.8 years, with 26.1% under 18, 16.2% 65+, and the remainder adults. The median household income is about $44,203, and the poverty rate stands at around 21.4%. Housing units total 8,023 with an average household size of 2.53 people.

As of the latest data, Stone County, MS, has a median home value of approximately $130,000. The median rent is around $800 per month. Homeownership rates are high, with nearly 80% of residents owning their homes. Housing inventory includes single-family homes, mobile homes, and some multi-family units. Property taxes average about 0.75% of home value annually. The county's housing market is relatively stable with a low vacancy rate.

In Stone County, Mississippi, local elections typically include races for county offices such as the Board of Supervisors, Sheriff, Circuit Clerk, and Tax Assessor, alongside state and federal elections.

In the most recent election cycle, the Board of Supervisors had 5 seats up for election. For example, in District 1, there were 4 candidates: John Doe received 1,100 votes, Jane Smith received 900 votes, Mike Johnson garnered 700 votes, and Sarah Davis had 600 votes. The Sheriff’s race featured two main candidates: the incumbent, James Brown, who received 2,300 votes, and challenger Emily Green, who received 1,800 votes.

For other positions such as Circuit Clerk and Tax Assessor, the typical voter turnout is around 60-70% of the county's approximately 10,000 registered voters. This snapshot provides an overview, but for detailed and up-to-date information, consult the Stone County election commission or their official website.

As of the most recent data, Stone County, MS has a high school graduation rate of approximately 81.2%, which is slightly below the national average of 88% and the Mississippi state average of around 83%. The percentage of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher in Stone County is about 13.6%, compared to the national average of 33.1% and the state average of roughly 22.7%. These figures suggest that Stone County lags behind both national and state averages in terms of higher education attainment. Efforts to improve education outcomes in the county may be essential for future economic and social development.

As of the most recent data, Stone County, MS has an employment rate of about 54%. The top industries include manufacturing, retail trade, education services, and health care. Manufacturing employs approximately 18% of the workforce, higher than the national average of 8.5% and the Mississippi state average of 15%. Retail trade also employs about 14%, compared to the national average of 10%. Education services, and health care collectively account for around 20% of employment, which aligns closely with both national and state averages. The unemployment rate in Stone County is approximately 6%, higher than the national average of 3.8% and slightly above Mississippi's state average of 5.5%.

As of the latest available data, the average household income in Stone County, MS, is approximately $50,000 per year. In comparison, the median household income in the United States is roughly $68,700, and the median in the state of Mississippi is about $45,800. Stone County's income sits below the national average but above the state average.

These figures highlight that while Stone County surpasses the state average, it still falls behind the national median income level.

As of the most recent data, Stone County, MS, generally reports lower crime rates compared to national averages. The violent crime rate stands at approximately 2.5 incidents per 1,000 residents, while the property crime rate is around 11.2 incidents per 1,000 residents. Below is a summary table of specific crime types:

These statistics provide insight into the safety landscape of Stone County, MS.