Population 7,672 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Jones
Household size in Jones
| Period | Jones | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.76 | 2.58 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.80 | 2.64 | 2.60 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.90 | 2.69 | 2.63 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.80 | 2.61 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | +0.02 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Jones average 2.80 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.76, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Jones
| Period | Jones | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.3 | 36.2 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.4 | 36.2 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.4 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.9 | 37.2 | 38.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.7 | +1.0 | +0.6 | +2.3 |
At 40.9, the median age in Jones is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in the Oklahoma City area overall, where the median age is 37.2. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.3, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Jones
| Period | Jones | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 11.8% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 12.1% | 12.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 12.1% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 12.1% | 12.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | +0.3 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in twelve households in Jones (9.0%), below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Jones has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Oklahoma cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Jones
Renters in Jones
| Period | Jones | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.1% | 33.5% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.0% | 35.4% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.8% | 36.2% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.4% | 36.4% | 34.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.7 pts | +2.9 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 15.4% of households in Jones rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Just over four in ten owners (42.4%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share is down 7.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only six of the 105 Oklahoma cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Jones
| Period | Jones | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 11.5% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 10.6% | 12.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 10.4% | 13.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 8.9% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Jones as nationally: 8.4%, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 4.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Jones
| Period | Jones | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1978 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1980 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1982 | 1979 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1986 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +7 | +7 | +6 |
Jones has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1990, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1982 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Jones
| Period | Jones | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $616 | $795 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $746 | $899 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,116 | $1,004 | $897 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $983 | $1,286 | $1,127 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$367 | +$491 | +$411 | +$606 |
The median renter in Jones pays $983 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $367 a month since 2006–10, up 60%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.8% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Jones
Bachelor's degrees in Jones
| Period | Jones | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.8% | 29.2% | 24.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.0% | 29.6% | 24.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.2% | 31.0% | 26.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.9% | 34.5% | 28.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | +5.3 pts | +4.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a third of adults 25 and older in Jones (35.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.1 points, mirroring the country. Of the 105 Oklahoma cities with 5,000+ people, only nine have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Jones
| Period | Jones | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.8% | 87.7% | 86.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.9% | 88.1% | 87.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.7% | 89.0% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.9% | 89.7% | 89.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +2.1 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Jones is a bit above the national rate: 91.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 3.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Jones
| Period | Jones | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.3% | 6.1% | 6.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 4.4% | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 4.7% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −1.0 pts | −1.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Jones has been strong: just 2.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only five of the 105 Oklahoma cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.0 points, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Jones compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jones | 2.80 | 40.9 | 9.0% | 15.4% | 8.4% | 1990 | $983 | 35.9% | 91.9% | 2.3% |
| Spencer | 2.56 | 42.1 | 17.3% | 30.5% | 15.2% | 1976 | $994 | 21.9% | 83.8% | 8.3% |
| Nicoma Park | 2.83 | 34.2 | 16.0% | 24.7% | 10.3% | 1973 | $1,165 | 12.9% | 86.3% | 4.5% |
| Arcadia | 2.95 | 41.3 | 5.8% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 2008 | $1,404 | 50.3% | 96.7% | 2.1% |
| Luther | 2.67 | 42.2 | 11.4% | 12.0% | 7.5% | 1997 | $945 | 21.0% | 90.4% | 2.1% |
| Choctaw | 2.89 | 41.5 | 7.2% | 9.1% | 7.4% | 1990 | $1,228 | 32.9% | 91.8% | 3.1% |
| Midwest City | 2.37 | 36.8 | 14.9% | 42.0% | 8.9% | 1976 | $1,242 | 23.2% | 90.9% | 6.9% |
| Forest Park | 2.88 | 49.7 | 6.0% | 11.0% | 14.5% | 1964 | $971 | 29.6% | 89.0% | 3.2% |
| Harrah | 2.84 | 36.9 | 11.0% | 19.7% | 8.3% | 1993 | $1,037 | 25.6% | 93.0% | 3.2% |
| Del City | 2.54 | 34.9 | 15.9% | 44.0% | 9.8% | 1965 | $1,092 | 14.4% | 86.0% | 8.3% |
| Edmond | 2.72 | 38.4 | 9.3% | 25.7% | 6.2% | 1999 | $1,682 | 56.6% | 96.4% | 3.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Jones. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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