Stone County, Mississippi
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Stone County is a county located in the state of Mississippi. As of 2000, the population is 13,622. Its county seat is Wiggins6.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,160 km² (448 mi²). 1,154 km² (445 mi²) of it is land and 7 km² (3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.60% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 13,622 people, 4,747 households, and 3,626 families residing in the county. The population density is 12/km² (31/mi²). There are 5,343 housing units at an average density of 5/km² (12/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 79.42% White, 19.18% Black or African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.23% from other races, and 0.70% from two or more races. 1.25% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 4,747 households out of which 37.30% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.80% are married couples living together, 13.30% have a female householder with no husband present, and 23.60% are non-families. 20.60% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.90% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.72 and the average family size is 3.13.
In the county the population is spread out with 26.80% under the age of 18, 12.20% from 18 to 24, 27.40% from 25 to 44, 22.40% from 45 to 64, and 11.10% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 98.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 96.00 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $30,495, and the median income for a family is $36,856. Males have a median income of $26,259 versus $21,228 for females. The per capita income for the county is $14,693. 17.50% of the population and 14.50% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 23.10% of those under the age of 18 and 14.30% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
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