Jones County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 19,663. Its county seat is Anson. The county was created in 1858 and organized in 1881. Both the county and its county seat are named for Anson Jones, the fourth and final president of the Republic of Texas.
Jones County is included in the Abilene, Texas, metropolitan statistical area.
| Name: | Jones County |
|---|---|
| FIPS code: | 48-253 |
| State: | Texas |
| Founded: | 1881 |
| Named for: | Anson Jones |
| Seat: | Anson |
| Largest city: | Abilene |
| Total Area: | 937.1 sq mi (2,427 km²) |
| Land Area: | 928.6 sq mi (2,405 km²) |
| Total Population: | 19,663 |
| Population Density: | 21/sq mi (8.1/km²) |
| Time zone: | UTC−6 (Central) |
| Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Website: | www.co.jones.tx.us |
Jones County location map. Where is Jones County?
Jones County Road Map
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 937 square miles (2,430 km), of which 929 square miles (2,410 km) are land and 8.6 square miles (22 km) (0.9%) are covered by water.
Major highways
- U.S. Highway 83
- U.S. Highway 180
- U.S. Highway 277
- State Highway 6
- State Highway 92
Adjacent counties
- Haskell County (north)
- Shackelford County (east)
- Callahan County (southeast)
- Taylor County (south)
- Fisher County (west)
- Stonewall County (northwest)
Jones County Topographic Map
Jones County Satellite Map
Jones County Outline Map
