The Town FilesStone County, Mississippi
18,894 people. The median home is worth $161,100 (typical Mississippi town: $124,700) and the median household earns $61,413.
Towns in Stone County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wiggins | 4,272 | $112,700 | $49,870 | 42.3 |
People and housing
| Stone County | Typical Mississippi town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $161,100 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $936 | $820 |
| Median household income | $61,413 | $45,965 |
| Median age | 39.5 | 37.3 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.2% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.9% | 22.9% |
Jobs and pay
4,801 jobs in 2024, average pay $42,655 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 182 storm events in Stone County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Stone County has been included in 31 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2026 | Tropical Storm | DR-4930: Tropical Storm Arthur |
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4899: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3640: Severe Winter Storm |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
| August 28, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3569: Hurricane Ida |
| December 31, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4576: Hurricane Zeta |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).