Mississippi

Stone

18,333
2020 population
1920
first census record
11
census records

About Stone

Stone, Mississippi, first appears in the United States federal census in 1920, when it recorded a population of 6,528. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 18,333.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 1 place is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202018,333
201017,786
200013,622
199010,750
19809,716
19708,101
19607,013
19506,264
19406,155
19305,704
19206,528
Source

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

Historic places in Stone

National Register of Historic Places listings in Stone, Mississippi.

McHenry, George Austin, House
McHenry

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Frequently asked about Stone

When does Stone first appear in the US census?
Stone, Mississippi first appears in the federal census in 1920, with a recorded population of 6,528.
What is the population of Stone?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Stone had a recorded population of 18,333.
How many historic places are in Stone?
1 site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Stone, Mississippi.
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