Georgia

Jones

28,347
2020 population
1810
first census record
22
census records

About Jones

Jones, Georgia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1810, when it recorded a population of 8,597. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 28,347.

Its recorded population peaked at 28,669 in 2010, and has since declined by roughly 1 percent.

On the ground today, 11 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Stoneman's Raid on Macon (Sunshine Church), Skirmish at Clinton, Georgia, Griswoldville Georgia, and 9 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202028,347
201028,669
200023,639
199020,739
198016,579
197012,218
19608,468
19507,538
19408,331
19308,992
192013,269
191013,103
190013,358
189012,709
188011,613
18709,436
18609,107
185010,224
184010,065
183013,345
182016,570
18108,597
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Jones

Military engagements that took place in Jones, Georgia.

Stoneman's Raid on Macon (Sunshine Church)
1864
Skirmish at Clinton, Georgia
1864
Griswoldville Georgia
1864
Action at Sunshine Church
1864
Sunshine Church Georgia
1864
Battle of Sunshine Church
1864
Battle of Griswoldville (Georgia)
1864
Skirmish at Griswoldville
1864
Stoneman's Raid - Capture at Sunshine Church
1864
Battle of Griswoldville Georgia
1864
Stoneman's Raid — Clinton, Georgia
1864

Historic places in Jones

National Register of Historic Places listings in Jones, Georgia.

James, Lemuel and Mary House
James
Jones County High School
Gray
Old Clinton Historic District
Clinton
Jarrell Plantation
East Juliette
Cabiness-Hunt House
Round Oak
Roberts-Bush-Roberts House
Gray
Cabaniss-Hanberry House
Bradley
Jones County Courthouse
Gray
Shaver, Herman and Allene, House
Wayside Community

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Frequently asked about Jones

When does Jones first appear in the US census?
Jones, Georgia first appears in the federal census in 1810, with a recorded population of 8,597.
What is the population of Jones?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Jones had a recorded population of 28,347.
When did Jones's population peak?
Jones's recorded population peaked at 28,669 in 2010.
Were any battles fought in Jones?
11 documented military engagements took place in Jones, including Stoneman's Raid on Macon (Sunshine Church), Skirmish at Clinton, Georgia, Griswoldville Georgia.
How many historic places are in Jones?
9 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Jones, Georgia.
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