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Jones, OK

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
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Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

3,053
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

39.5
years ∙ half population younger than 39.5, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
37.3%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

1.8%
foreign-born population
98.2%Native
1.8% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Jones is a town within Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States.
Location
Town in Oklahoma County, OK, US
Co-ordinates
DEC35.566730° N, 97.288914° W
DMS35° 34′ 00.23″ N, 97° 17′ 20.09″ W

Population Density & area

222.8/sq mi (86.24/km²)
Total Area
13.7 sq mi (35.4 km²)
Land Area
13.7 sq mi (35.4 km²) · 99.95%
Water Area
0 sq mi (0 km²) · 0.05%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

45.8% male
Male 45.8%
Female 54.2%
males per 100 females
Jones 84.6
Oklahoma County 96.5
Oklahoma 99.1

Nativity

1.8%
foreign-born population
98.2%Native
1.8% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Jones 1.8%
Oklahoma County 10.8%
Oklahoma 6.4%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

39.5
years ∙ half population younger than 39.5, half older
Jones
39.5
Oklahoma County
35.2
Oklahoma
37

Dependency ratio

Low High
81.9
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Jones 81.9
Oklahoma County 66.1
Oklahoma 67.4

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Jones Oklahoma County Oklahoma
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 28.7% 25.3% 24%
Working age (18-64) 55% 60.2% 59.7%
Senior (65+) 16.3% 14.5% 16.3%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 81.9 66.1 67.4
Child dependency ratio 52.2 42.1 40.1
Old-age dependency ratio 29.7 24 27.3
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
78.4%
Black
6.1%
Asian
0.2%
Hispanic
5.8%
Other
9.5%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
37.3%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Jones 37.3%
Oklahoma County 66.1%
Oklahoma 58.1%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Jones population
Jones Oklahoma County Oklahoma
Hispanic or Latino 5.8% 20.1% 12.7%
Mexican 3.8% 15.5% 9.7%
Puerto Rican 0.4% 0.6% 0.5%
Cuban 0% 0.2% 0.1%
Other Hispanic / Latino 1.6% 3.8% 2.4%
Not Hispanic or Latino 94.2% 79.9% 87.3%
One race 87.1% 72.1% 78.4%
White 78.4% 52.1% 62.1%
Black or African American 6.1% 14% 6.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native 2.4% 2.1% 6.6%
Asian 0.2% 3.4% 2.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0.1% 0.2%
Some Other Race 0% 0.4% 0.3%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 7.1% 7.8% 8.9%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

68.9% family
Family 68.9%
Non family 31.1%
% family households
Jones 68.9%
Oklahoma County 60.6%
Oklahoma 64.3%

Average household size

2.67
persons per household
Jones
2.67
Oklahoma County
2.41
Oklahoma
2.5

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Jones population
Jones Oklahoma County Oklahoma
Total households 1,105 328,101 1,562,389
Average houshold size 2.67 2.41 2.5
Family households 761 198,703 1,004,739
Average family size 3.25 3.1 3.12
Married couple family 535 137,448 731,372
Other families 226 61,255 273,367
Male householder 111 17,244 84,154
Female householder 115 44,011 189,213
Non-family households 344 129,398 557,650
One-person households 254 106,115 462,709
Male householder 73 48,376 215,472
Senior (65+) living alone 15 12,463 65,100
Female householder 181 57,739 247,237
Senior (65+) living alone 109 24,349 126,972
Other living arrangements 90 23,283 94,941

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

1,225
housing units
Jones 1,225
Oklahoma County 360,591
Oklahoma 1,775,127

Occupancy status

90.2% occupied
Occupied 90.2%
Vacant 9.8%
vacancy rate
Jones 9.8%
Oklahoma County 9%
Oklahoma 12%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

89.2%
Single family houses
Single family houses
89.2%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
6.6%
Mobile homes
4.2%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1976
Half of houses were built before 1976, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
7.8%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
30.9%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
36.9%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
24.5%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Jones Oklahoma County Oklahoma
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 5.8 5.4 5.5
1–3 rooms 9.4% 15.4% 12.1%
4–6 rooms 61% 57% 58.2%
7+ rooms 29.5% 27.6% 29.6%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 1.8% 2.8% 2.1%
1 bedroom 5.1% 12.2% 9%
2 bedrooms 18.9% 23.8% 22.7%
3 bedrooms 62.5% 42.8% 47.9%
4+ bedrooms 11.6% 18.3% 18.2%
At a glance
Median year built 1976 1979 1981
Total housing units 1,225 360,591 1,775,127
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

70.8% owners
Renter-occupied 29.2%
Owner-occupied 70.8%
homeownership rate
Jones 70.8%
Oklahoma County 58.2%
Oklahoma 65.8%

Average household size

2.67
Owner-occupied
2.67
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Jones 2.67
Oklahoma County 2.54
Oklahoma 2.6

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Jones Oklahoma County Oklahoma
Total occupied units 1,105 328,101 1,562,389
Year moved in
2020 or later 27.6% 31.3% 27.2%
2010 to 2019 36.7% 40.6% 40.4%
2000 to 2009 17% 13.8% 15.8%
1999 or earlier 18.7% 14.2% 16.5%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 97.9% 97.2% 97.1%
1.01 to 1.50 0.7% 2.1% 2.1%
1.51 or more 1.4% 0.7% 0.8%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 5.2% 6.7% 5.6%
1 vehicle 25.5% 36.3% 32.5%
2 vehicles 42.6% 37.2% 37.8%
3 or more vehicles 26.7% 19.8% 24.1%
House heating fuel used
Gas 48.4% 60.5% 55.8%
Electricity 50.2% 38.6% 41.7%
Solar 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 0% 0.1% 0.2%
All other fuels 1.4% 0.4% 1.9%
No fuel used 0% 0.5% 0.4%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0.5% 0.3% 0.5%
Lacking complete kitchen 1.1% 0.8% 1%
No telephone service available 1.8% 0.8% 1%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$219,300
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Jones
$219,300
Oklahoma County
$222,900
Oklahoma
$199,800

Housing Cost Burden

25.1%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
25.1%
Owners without a mortgage
8.5%
Renters
37%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Jones Oklahoma County Oklahoma
Property value
Median Value $219,300 $222,900 $199,800
Under $100,000 15.1% 14.3% 21.1%
$100,000 - $200,000 26.6% 29.3% 29%
$200,000 - $300,000 35.5% 24.4% 23.5%
$300,000 - $500,000 19.3% 20.3% 18.5%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 3.5% 9.4% 6.5%
$1,000,000 and more 0% 2.4% 1.4%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 56.1% 59.3% 53.7%
Without a mortgage 43.9% 40.7% 46.3%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $1,762 $1,678 $1,539
Without a mortgage $468 $601 $519
Gross rent
Median rent $1,104 $1,116 $1,014

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

29%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Jones 29%
Oklahoma County 35.9%
Oklahoma 28.3%

Adults without a high school diploma

11%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Jones 11%
Oklahoma County 11.5%
Oklahoma 10.6%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

859
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
4.9%
K–12
81.6%
College / Undergraduate
10.1%
Graduate / Professional
3.4%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

23.1%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Jones
23.1%
Oklahoma County
32.1%
Oklahoma
34.2%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Jones Oklahoma County Oklahoma
Total enrolled (age 3+) 859 206,197 1,004,858
Nursery / preschool 4.9% 5.7% 5.8%
K–12 81.6% 71.5% 71%
Kindergarten 2.4% 5.8% 5.5%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 25% 21.9% 21.5%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 27% 22.2% 22%
High School: Grades 9–12 27.1% 21.5% 21.9%
College or graduate school 13.5% 22.8% 23.2%
College, undergraduate 10.1% 17.4% 18.7%
Graduate, professional school 3.4% 5.4% 4.5%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 23.1% 32.1% 34.2%
School type
Public school 88.1% 81.7% 85.7%
Private school 11.9% 18.3% 14.3%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

1,965
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
2.3%
9th-12th, no diploma
8.7%
HS graduate
29.5%
Some college no degree
22.5%
Associates degree
7.9%
Bachelors degree
20.4%
Graduate or professional degree
8.7%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
41.3% · 58.7%
9th-12th, no diploma
42.1% · 57.9%
HS graduate
57.1% · 42.9%
Some college no degree
53.5% · 46.5%
Associates degree
41.9% · 58.1%
Bachelors degree
31.8% · 68.3%
Graduate or professional degree
58.8% · 41.2%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Jones Oklahoma County Oklahoma
Population (25+) 1,965 526,085 2,668,805
Less than 9th grade 2.3% 5% 3.8%
9th–12th, no diploma 8.7% 6.5% 6.8%
High school diploma or GED 29.5% 23.9% 30.6%
Some college, no degree 22.5% 21.3% 22.1%
Associate's degree 7.9% 7.5% 8.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher 29% 35.9% 28.3%
Bachelor's degree 20.4% 22.7% 18.5%
Graduate or professional 8.7% 13.2% 9.9%
High School or higher 89% 88.5% 89.4%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$52,611
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$30,179
HS graduate
$58,036
Some college or associates
$47,000
Bachelors degree
$53,015
Graduate or professional degree
$64,750

Poverty Rate

10.3%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
33.2%
HS graduate
13.1%
Some college or associates
6.9%
Bachelors degree or higher
10.3%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Jones Oklahoma County Oklahoma
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $52,611 $47,896 $46,101
Less than high school graduate $30,179 $32,087 $31,734
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $58,036 $36,171 $37,211
Some college or associate's degree $47,000 $43,510 $43,445
Bachelor's degree $53,015 $61,155 $58,520
Graduate or professional degree $64,750 $79,599 $73,412
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 33.2% 28.2% 26.8%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 13.1% 18.4% 16.5%
Some college or associate's degree 6.9% 12.6% 11.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher 10.3% 4.7% 4.7%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

2,275
residents 16 years and over
Jones 2,275
Oklahoma County 625,237
Oklahoma 3,175,891

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
59.3%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Jones 59.3%
Oklahoma County 61.5%
Oklahoma 57.5%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

42.5
years ∙ half are younger than 42.5, half older
Jones
42.5
Oklahoma County
37.9
Oklahoma
38.7
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

55.5% male
Male 55.5%
Female 44.5%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Jones 44.5
Oklahoma County 46.5
Oklahoma 46.6

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Jones
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Jones Oklahoma County Oklahoma
Total labor force 1,384 409,617 1,944,142
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 0.3% 4.5% 4.6%
20 to 24 years 10.3% 10.8% 11%
25 to 29 years 7.6% 12.2% 11.2%
30 to 34 years 9.8% 12.2% 11.3%
35 to 44 years 25.9% 22.1% 21.8%
45 to 54 years 22.3% 17.4% 18.4%
55 to 59 years 8.9% 7.8% 8.3%
60 to 64 years 9.2% 7% 7.2%
65 to 74 years 5.3% 5.2% 5.3%
75 years and over 0.4% 0.8% 1%
Gender composition
Male 55.5% 53.5% 53.4%
Female 44.5% 46.5% 46.6%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

60.8%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Jones
60.8%
Oklahoma County
65.5%
Oklahoma
61.2%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

70.6%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
51.9%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Jones 51.9%
Oklahoma County 59.2%
Oklahoma 56.4%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Jones
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Jones Oklahoma County Oklahoma
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 2.9% 41.3% 39.9%
20 to 24 years 84.1% 80.4% 75.6%
25 to 29 years 80.2% 83.5% 81%
30 to 34 years 84% 83.2% 80.4%
35 to 44 years 85.6% 82.2% 80%
45 to 54 years 76.9% 79.1% 77.6%
55 to 59 years 76.9% 73.6% 69.9%
60 to 64 years 65.8% 62.4% 56%
65 to 74 years 28.2% 29.8% 26.1%
75 years and over 2.5% 7.4% 7.6%
LFPR by gender
Male 70.6% 72.3% 66.1%
Female 51.9% 59.2% 56.4%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 61.8% 64.2% 59.9%
Black or African American 45.5% 64.3% 61%
American Indian and Alaska Native 38.4% 63.4% 60.4%
Asian 100% 71.7% 67.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 91.8% 70.5%
Some Other Race 50% 68.5% 69.6%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 73.8% 70% 65.6%
Hispanic or Latino 69.2% 71.4% 70.3%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

2.5%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Jones
2.5%
Oklahoma County
4.8%
Oklahoma
5%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

0.7%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
4.7%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Jones 0.7%
Oklahoma County 4.8%
Oklahoma 5.1%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Jones
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Jones Oklahoma County Oklahoma
By age group
16 to 19 years 0% 13.6% 14%
20 to 24 years 5.6% 7% 7.6%
25 to 29 years 0% 5% 5.7%
30 to 34 years 0% 6.5% 5.3%
35 to 44 years 1.7% 3.9% 4.3%
45 to 54 years 4.9% 4% 3.8%
55 to 59 years 0% 2.9% 3.6%
60 to 64 years 3.9% 2.9% 3%
65 to 74 years 0% 1.8% 2.4%
75 years and over 0% 1.7% 2.4%
By gender
Male 0.7% 4.8% 5.1%
Female 4.7% 4.8% 4.8%
By race, ethnicity
White 2.3% 3.9% 4.3%
Black or African American 10% 8.7% 8.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 5.5% 6.2%
Asian 0% 3.7% 3.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 4.1% 10.3%
Some Other Race 0% 5.8% 5.1%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 4.8% 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 5% 5.5%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

1,350
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Jones 1,350
Oklahoma County 384,567
Oklahoma 1,825,720
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

79%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Jones 79%
Oklahoma County 73%
Oklahoma 73%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Jones, OK workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 1 in 6 workers
are employed in Government
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Government 17.9%
Educational services 14%
Retail trade 11.4%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Government employs the most men — 21.6% of 763 employed male workers
Female
Educational services employs the most women — 25.7% of 587 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Jones
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Jones Oklahoma County Oklahoma
Total employed population 1,350 384,567 1,825,720
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 0.5% 0.6% 1.6%
Mining and logging 0.9% 1.5% 2%
Construction 8.8% 7.6% 7.4%
Manufacturing 8.6% 6.5% 9.2%
Wholesale trade 0.4% 2.1% 2.1%
Retail trade 11.4% 12% 11.8%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 3.3% 4.6% 4.7%
Utilities 2.3% 0.9% 1.4%
Information 0.8% 1.7% 1.4%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 2.9% 5% 4%
Real estate and leasing 0.6% 1.8% 1.6%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 6.9% 7.4% 5.5%
Corporate management 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 5% 4.5% 3.7%
Education and health services
Educational services 14% 8.2% 9.4%
Health care and social assistance 10.4% 13.9% 13.9%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 0.4% 2.1% 2.4%
Accommodation and food services 2.4% 7.4% 6.6%
Other services 2.4% 5.3% 5.1%
Government 17.9% 6.8% 6.2%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

52.8% Private
Government 34%
Private Employment 52.8%
Self Employed 13.2%
Private employment (%)
Jones 52.8%
Oklahoma County 72.5%
Oklahoma 71.5%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

13.2%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 6.1%
Unincorporated business 7.1%
Unpaid family workers 0%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Jones
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Jones Oklahoma County Oklahoma
Private wage & salary 52.8% 72.5% 71.5%
For-profit company employees 47.6% 64.2% 64.1%
Not-for-profit employees 5.3% 8.3% 7.4%
Self-employed 13.2% 10.9% 10.8%
Incorporated business 6.1% 4.3% 3.9%
Unincorporated business 7.1% 6.3% 6.7%
Unpaid family workers 0% 0.2% 0.2%
Government 34% 16.6% 17.7%
Local government 12.5% 5.3% 7%
State government 13.8% 5.9% 5.9%
Federal government 7.7% 5.4% 4.8%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

8.1% WFH
Work from home 8.1%
Commute to work 91.9%
Working from home (%)
Jones 8.1%
Oklahoma County 10.8%
Oklahoma 9.4%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

25.5 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Jones 25.5
Oklahoma County 21.9
Oklahoma 22.4
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Jones
Employed residents 16+.
Jones Oklahoma County Oklahoma
Total employed population 1,350 384,567 1,825,720
Worked from home 8.1% 10.8% 9.4%
Drove Alone 81.6% 76% 77.4%
Carpooled 9.2% 9.6% 9.7%
Public transportation 0.6% 0.4% 0.3%
Walked 0.6% 1.6% 1.8%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 0% 1.7% 1.5%
Commuting population 1,241 342,573 1,646,575
Mean travel time (minutes) 25.5 21.9 22.4
Less than 5 minutes 11.1% 2.4% 4.3%
5 to 14 minutes 10.6% 24.4% 28.8%
15 to 29 minutes 38.8% 47.4% 39%
30 to 44 minutes 27.3% 19.2% 17.5%
45 to 59 minutes 6.9% 3.4% 5.4%
60 to 89 minutes 3.6% 1.6% 3.1%
90 minutes or more 1.6% 1.7% 1.9%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$59,896
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Jones $59,896
Oklahoma County $53,421
Oklahoma $51,576
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

72 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Jones 72¢
Oklahoma County 82¢
Oklahoma 78¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Jones, OK workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$115,568
Workers in Utilities report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Utilities $115,568
Manufacturing $83,036
Construction $80,313
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

Male
Men working in Finance and Insurance earn the highest median earnings — $188,750, compared to $68,250 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Finance and Insurance earn the highest median earnings — $67,917, compared to $49,167 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Jones
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Jones Oklahoma County Oklahoma
Median Earnings $59,896 $53,421 $51,576
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $43,025 $41,668
Mining and logging $— $94,684 $78,417
Construction $80,313 $48,518 $51,019
Manufacturing $83,036 $54,319 $56,450
Wholesale trade $— $52,813 $57,350
Retail trade $46,447 $41,034 $38,701
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $— $52,169 $59,373
Utilities $115,568 $83,166 $79,794
Information $— $61,301 $61,653
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $72,250 $65,545 $60,055
Real estate and leasing $— $59,422 $53,227
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $58,750 $74,395 $71,174
Corporate management $— $95,083 $94,844
Administrative and waste services $38,043 $43,246 $41,906
Education and health services
Educational services $50,250 $51,815 $50,069
Health care and social assistance $61,500 $55,234 $50,175
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $42,576 $41,123
Accommodation and food services $16,964 $31,457 $29,914
Other services $30,781 $43,415 $44,129
Government $69,519 $71,136 $62,603
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$74,107
Workers in Own unincorporated business roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Own unincorporated business $74,107
Federal government $71,333
Local government $65,673
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

Male
Men in Federal government roles earn the highest median earnings — $94,000, compared to $68,250 for all employed men
Female
Women in Own unincorporated business roles earn the highest median earnings — $125,313, compared to $49,167 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Jones
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Jones Oklahoma County Oklahoma
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $54,688 $50,737 $50,451
Not-for-profit employees $60,234 $56,164 $54,279
Self-employed
Incorporated business $41,375 $62,377 $62,740
Unincorporated business $74,107 $39,953 $41,571
Government
Local government $65,673 $52,334 $48,923
State government $58,021 $57,127 $53,492
Federal government $71,333 $76,876 $66,578
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Jones, OK workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$98,906
Workers in Doctors, nurses and medical professionals occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Doctors, nurses and medical professionals $98,906
Production $98,750
Business and finance $90,321
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

Male
Among employed men, workers in Production occupations earn the highest median earnings — $102,500 versus $68,250 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Sales occupations earn the highest median earnings — $125,469 versus $49,167 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Jones
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Jones Oklahoma County Oklahoma
Median earnings(Total) $59,896 $53,421 $51,576
Management and business
Management $76,071 $80,970 $74,482
Business and finance $90,321 $73,266 $70,129
Technology and science
Computer and math $— $82,580 $80,547
Architecture and engineering $73,281 $93,704 $91,864
Sciences $— $74,081 $73,721
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $47,813 $49,732 $50,068
Legal $52,500 $92,982 $81,758
Education, Training and Library $47,273 $50,830 $49,313
Arts, design and media $— $55,857 $54,903
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $98,906 $87,944 $85,059
Health technicians $72,857 $50,571 $49,379
Healthcare support $60,714 $35,947 $34,135
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $61,324 $50,794 $48,040
Law enforcement $67,321 $57,982 $58,554
Other services
Food preparation and serving $— $29,285 $25,676
Building and grounds cleaning $38,261 $29,505 $30,462
Personal care and service $— $32,437 $31,841
Sales and office
Sales $68,125 $47,069 $46,845
Office and Administrative Support $43,929 $45,015 $42,533
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $41,397 $36,124
Construction and extraction $74,375 $43,800 $48,423
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $51,477 $54,929 $57,530
Production and transportation
Production $98,750 $46,085 $48,149
Transportation $— $52,913 $53,537
Material moving $29,750 $36,207 $36,237
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$77,371
Median household income in Jones
Median household income (USD)
Jones
$77,371
Oklahoma County
$66,679
Oklahoma
$65,039
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Jones, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$37,212
Per capita income in Jones
Per capita income (USD)
Jones
$37,212
Oklahoma County
$39,396
Oklahoma
$35,624
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Jones, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$100,577
Average household income in Jones
Avg household income (USD)
Jones
$100,577
Oklahoma County
$95,885
Oklahoma
$88,936
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Jones, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$100,577
Mean household income
$77,371
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Jones $23,206
Oklahoma County $29,206
Oklahoma $23,897
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Jones
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Jones and peer geographies.
Jones Oklahoma County Oklahoma
Total households 1,105 328,101 1,562,389
Median household income $77,371 $66,679 $65,039
Mean household income $100,577 $95,885 $88,936
Mean-median gap $23,206 $29,206 $23,897
Family households 761 198,703 1,004,739
Median family income $85,707 $85,418 $82,385
Mean family income $118,088 $117,081 $106,547
Mean-median gap $32,381 $31,663 $24,162
Non-family households 344 129,398 557,650
Median non-family income $45,000 $43,779 $39,121
Mean non-family income $57,899 $59,728 $53,264
Mean-median gap $12,899 $15,949 $14,143
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $37,212 $39,396 $35,624
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

79.5%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Jones
79.5%
Oklahoma County
79.2%
Oklahoma
75.9%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
34% of households (376) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $20,654
SSI (disability)
7.8% of households (86) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $10,642
Cash Assistance
4.2% of households (46) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $10,642
SNAP / Food Stamps
14.1% of households (156) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Jones
Share of households receiving each income type
Jones Oklahoma County Oklahoma
Total households 1,105 328,101 1,562,389
Wage-based income
With earnings 80% 79% 76%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 34% 27% 32%
Average social security income $20,654 $23,395 $23,616
Retirement income 25% 22% 23%
Average retirement income $26,320 $31,726 $28,707
SSI (Supplemental security) 8% 5% 5%
Average SSI income $10,642 $11,708 $11,796
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 14% 15% 14%
Cash assistance 4% 3% 3%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$85,707
Family households earn $85,707, compared to $45,000 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$77,371
Family households
$85,707
Nonfamily households
$45,000
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$109,023
Married-couple families earn $109,023, compared to $49,167 for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$85,707
Married-couple families
$109,023
Other family types
$49,167
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Jones
Median household and family income by household size in Jones, compared with peer geographies.
Jones Oklahoma County Oklahoma
Total households 1,105 328,101 1,562,389
Household income by size
1-person $35,833 $38,282 $34,501
2-person $83,281 $79,958 $75,064
3-person $98,000 $89,085 $85,696
4-person $97,188 $94,158 $96,250
5-person $138,333 $89,447 $93,320
6-person $109,013 $99,962 $91,755
7-person or more $— $92,245 $90,225
Total families 761 198,703 1,004,739
Family income by size
2-person $80,536 $78,928 $74,729
3-person $82,283 $87,940 $84,547
4-person $115,147 $92,914 $96,528
5-person $— $91,866 $93,885
6-person $108,684 $97,142 $89,614
7-person or more $— $93,150 $89,402
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

49.58%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
3.69%
of all household income
Top 20%
49.58%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn almost half of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 3.69% — meaning the top 20% hold 13 times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$467,230
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
12.96%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
23.23%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $467,230 and hold 23.23% of all household income — far more than the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 12.96%
  • Need additional insights? Ask NEIL. ➔
Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
32.8%
$50K - $100K
30.7%
$100K - $150K
19.8%
$150K - $200K
7.7%
Over $200K
9%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

36.5%
of all households, 404 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Jones 36.5%
Oklahoma County 31.6%
Oklahoma 30.5%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Jones
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Jones, compared with peer geographies.
Jones Oklahoma County Oklahoma
Median household income $77,371 $66,679 $65,039
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 3.5% 6.5% 5.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.2% 4% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 5% 7% 7.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.2% 8% 8.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.9% 12.1% 12.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.8% 17.7% 18%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.9% 13.2% 13.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 19.8% 15.1% 16.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.7% 7.3% 7.2%
$200,000 or more 9% 9.2% 7.2%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 21.9% 25.5% 26.4%
Share below $75,000 47.6% 55.3% 56.5%
Share above $100,000 36.5% 31.6% 30.5%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.46
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Jones 0.46
Oklahoma County 0.49
Oklahoma 0.47
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$249,336
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Jones
$249,336
Oklahoma County
$252,121
Oklahoma
$222,842
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Jones
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Jones Oklahoma County Oklahoma
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $32,614 $28,399 $27,845
Lower 20% $60,741 $52,911 $51,952
Middle 20% $95,556 $83,559 $81,244
Upper 20% $136,071 $134,721 $127,824
Top 5% threshold $224,458 $250,001 $231,714
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $18,566 $13,984 $14,438
Lower 20% $46,627 $40,612 $39,578
Middle 20% $77,062 $67,153 $65,617
Upper 20% $111,293 $105,552 $102,205
Top 20% $249,336 $252,121 $222,842
Top 5% $467,230 $467,376 $395,074
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 3.69% 2.92% 3.25%
Lower 20% 9.27% 8.47% 8.9%
Middle 20% 15.32% 14.01% 14.76%
Upper 20% 22.13% 22.02% 22.98%
Top 20% 49.58% 52.59% 50.11%
Top 5% 23.23% 24.37% 22.21%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

*The Census Bureau did not publish median household income by race data for Jones due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 940 White households (85.1% of all households), the median household income is $76,700.
Black
Among the 35 Black or African American households (3.2% of all households), the median household income is $—.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Jones
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Oklahoma County and Oklahoma.
Jones Oklahoma County Oklahoma
All Residents $77,371 $66,679 $65,039
White $76,700 $75,166 $69,090
Black or African American $— $44,844 $45,363
American Indian and Alaska Native $113,750 $61,779 $57,946
Asian $— $88,646 $75,014
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $147,946 $65,779
Some Other Race $— $54,810 $56,501
Two or more races (Multiracial) $135,893 $59,908 $59,976
Hispanic or Latino $— $56,150 $57,612
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

15.2%
15.2% of residents, or 446 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Jones
15.2%
Oklahoma County
16%
Oklahoma
15.3%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

1.9%
1.9% of full-time, year-round workers, or 20 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Jones
1.9%
Oklahoma County
3.4%
Oklahoma
3.5%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

20%
20% of children under 18, or 172 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Jones
20%
Oklahoma County
21.8%
Oklahoma
20.1%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

13.5%
13.5% of adults aged 65 and older, or 59 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Jones
13.5%
Oklahoma County
10.6%
Oklahoma
10.7%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Jones Oklahoma County Oklahoma
Overall poverty rate 15.2% 16% 15.3%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 20% 21.8% 20.1%
Under 5 years 26.5% 23.8% 23%
5 to 17 years 18.2% 21.1% 19%
18 to 64 years 13.1% 14.7% 14.7%
18 to 34 years 10.9% 17.8% 18.3%
35 to 64 years 14.1% 12.7% 12.4%
65 years and over 13.5% 10.6% 10.7%
Poverty by sex
Male 12% 14.6% 14%
Female 18% 17.3% 16.7%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 1.9% 3.4% 3.5%
Worked part time or part year 29.6% 21.2% 20.3%
Did not work 22.7% 24.9% 23.4%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

16.7%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
16.7%
Family
10%
Nonfamily
31.7%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

10%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
10%
Married-couple
4.1%
Other families
23.9%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Jones
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Jones Oklahoma County Oklahoma
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 10% 11.7% 11.3%
Householder under 25 years 0% 27% 27.2%
Householder 25 to 44 years 17.4% 16.3% 15.1%
Householder 45 to 64 years 2.8% 7.7% 8.3%
Householder 65 years and over 8.3% 6.1% 6.9%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 31.7% 21.7% 22.4%
Householder under 25 years 0% 32.3% 38.9%
Householder 25 to 44 years 0% 17.6% 17%
Householder 45 to 64 years 53.2% 25% 26.5%
Householder 65 years and over 32.3% 19.8% 18.5%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

White
15.7% of White residents, or 378 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
5.1% of Black or African American residents, or 8 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Jones
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Jones and peer geographies.
Jones Oklahoma County Oklahoma
All Residents 15.2% 16% 15.3%
White 15.7% 12.1% 13%
Black or African American 5.1% 25.1% 25.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native 6.3% 20.9% 19.3%
Asian 0% 11.8% 13.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 2.2% 23%
Some Other Race 80% 21.6% 20.9%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 14% 19.5% 18.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5% 21.9% 20.8%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

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