Time Zone: Jones County lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Trenton is the Seat for Jones County.
Jones County was founded in 1779 and was created by taking area from CravenCounty.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Jones had a population of 10,071 people. This is a decrease of 2.99% since the last Census (which gave a population of 10,381 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Jones represented 0.13% of the total population of North Carolina, making it the state's 95th most populous county (out of 100 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 10,153 | -2.2% | +0.81% since 2009 |
2009 | 10,071 | -2.99% | +1.11% since 2008 |
2008 | 9,960 | -4.06% | -0.71% since 2007 |
2007 | 10,031 | -3.37% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 10,381 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Jones County Census Page for Jones County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Jones County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Jones County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Maysville | 951 | 1,002 | 5.09% decrease |
Pollocksville | 255 | 269 | 5.2% decrease |
Trenton | 243 | 206 | 17.96% increase |
Websites for Jones County
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