Market insights · North Carolina
Jones County, NC: growth, migration and housing
Jones County has 9,575 residents, up 4.6% since 2020 (+0.8% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 278 households moved in and 233 moved out (+45 net), bringing in a net $3.0M of income. Median household income is $59,641, the median home $130,300 and median rent $747 a month.
In North Carolina: 41st of 100 counties for 5-year population growth · 33rd of 100 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 54th of 100 counties for median household income · 87th of 100 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Jones County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Onslow County, NC | 84 | $3.2M |
| Craven County, NC | 55 | $2.8M |
| Lenoir County, NC | 31 | $1.1M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Jones County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Craven County, NC | 58 | $3.4M |
| Onslow County, NC | 53 | $1.6M |
| Lenoir County, NC | 29 | $1.1M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.