Jones County, Mississippi
Jones County is a county found in the southeast part of the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2020 census, the population was 67,246.[1] Its county seats are Laurel and Ellisville.[2]
Jones County, Mississippi | |
Map | |
Location in the state of Mississippi | |
Mississippi's location in the U.S. | |
Statistics | |
Founded | 1826 |
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Seat | Laurel and Ellisville |
Largest City | Laurel |
Area - Total - Land - Water |
700 sq mi (1,813 km²) 695 sq mi (1,800 km²) 4.9 sq mi (13 km²), 0.7 |
Population - Density |
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Time zone | Central: UTC-6/-5 |
Website: https://jonescounty.com/ | |
Named for: John Paul Jones |
References
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Jones County, Mississippi". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
Other websites
- Jones County, Mississippi - Official website