Jones County, Iowa
Jones County: County in Iowa, United States of America
About
Jones County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 20,638 and a population density of 14 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 20,617 inhabitants. Its county seat is Anamosa. The county was created 187 years ago in 1837.
Quick Facts about Jones County
| Population : | 20,617 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| Different from : | Jones County, Jones County, Jones County, Jones County, Jones County |
| Area : | 1494 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.2% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.8% |
| Named for : | George W. Jones |
| Capital : | Anamosa |
| Establishment : | December 12, 1837 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 21:25:48 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 14 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.1% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Jones County is located at 42°7'16"N 91°7'53"W (42.1212400, -91.1314400).
Jones County map
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The largest city of Jones County is Anamosa with a population of 5,545. Other cities include, Monticello population 3,873, Olin population 683, Wyoming population 517 and Oxford Junction population 480. See all Jones County cities & populated places.
Jones County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jones County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Anamosa | 5,545 | City in Jones County, Iowa, United States |
| Monticello | 3,873 | City in Jones County, Iowa, United States |
| Olin | 683 | Human settlement in Jones County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Wyoming | 517 | City in Jones County, Iowa, United States |
| Oxford Junction | 480 | City in Iowa, United States of America |
| Martelle | 246 | Human settlement in Jones County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Onslow | 192 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Morley | 110 | City in Iowa |
- Official Website
Official website of Jones County
Jones County has 1 neighbours.
- Dubuque County county in Iowa, United States
- Anamosa
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Jones County decreased by 0.1% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 20,638 | - | census |
| 2011 | 20,743 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 20,601 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 20,519 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 20,548 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 20,433 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 20,392 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 20,618 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 20,673 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 20,681 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 20,617 | -0.31% | estimation process |
People born in Jones County (1)
American judge Frederick W. Houser was born in Jones County
Other places with the same name (6)
- Jones County , Mississippi county in South Dakota, United States with a population of 67,993 people.
- Jones County , Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 28,787 people.
- Jones County , Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 19,875 people.
- Jones County , North Carolina county in North Carolina, United States with a population of 9,250 people.
- Jones County , South Dakota county in South Dakota, United States with a population of 938 people.
Iowa Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 820,445 | A city located in the state of Iowa. |
| Polk County | 494,281 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Linn County | 227,854 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Des Moines | 212,312 | The capital of Iowa. |
| Scott County | 173,216 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Johnson County | 153,740 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Cedar Rapids | 134,027 | The second most populous city in Iowa. |
| Black Hawk County | 130,786 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Woodbury County | 103,138 | County in Iowa, United States of America |
| Davenport | 101,799 | The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa. |
| Story County | 98,237 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Dubuque County | 97,590 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Dallas County | 96,963 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Pottawattamie County | 93,328 | County in Iowa, United States of America |
| Sioux City | 82,651 | The second most populous city in Iowa. |
| Iowa City | 75,130 | The most populous city in Johnson County, Iowa. |
