Area facts
Jones
Jones, Oklahoma by the numbers, from the U.S. Census Bureau.
- Population
- 3,053
- Median home value
- $219,300
- Median year homes were built
- 1976
- Size
- 13.7 square miles
Where Jones is
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Jones compared with the other areas we serve
Jones had about 3,053 people in the 2020-2024 Census estimates, the 12th largest of the 13 areas on our map, spread over 13.7 square miles.
That is about 223 people per square mile, 81% fewer than Oklahoma City's 1,148.
The median home value is $219,300, 5% below Oklahoma City's $231,300 and the 8th highest of the 13.
The typical home here was built in 1976, about 50 years ago, which puts Jones 5th oldest of the 13 by home age.
The areas closest to Jones in median home value are Oklahoma City ($231,300) and Moore ($204,500).
By land area it sits near Mustang (12 square miles) and Guthrie (18 square miles).
For the schools in this part of the metro, see the Jones Public Schools page.
What to know about Jones
Jones is a town in Oklahoma County, surrounded on three sides by Oklahoma City. It was named for Charles G. Jones, who served three terms as mayor of Oklahoma City, and was incorporated in 1909.
Jones is in Oklahoma County, which is one of the four counties we work in. See Oklahoma County.
Homes here are in Jones Public Schools, which had about 1,170 students across 3 schools (grades Pre-K-12) in 2024-25. We confirm the assigned school for any home before you decide.
Jones Public Schools schools include Jones ES, Jones HS, Jones MS.
Restaurants and cafes on our Jones map include Shuff's Main Street Grill, Sonic Drive-In.
For shopping and groceries, the map lists Dollar General.
Parks and open space on the map: Jones Park.
On our Jones map, by category: parks 1, restaurants 2, shopping 1. Open the Jones guide.
History
- Luther F. Aldrich platted the townsite on April 22, 1898, ahead of a railroad line being built between Sapulpa and Oklahoma City.
- Aldrich named it for his friend and business partner Charles G. "Gristmill" Jones, a three-time mayor of Oklahoma City.
- The town incorporated on January 4, 1909.
Getting around
Oklahoma City surrounds Jones on three sides, according to the Oklahoma Historical Society.
Things to do
Jones Historical Society Museum: at 145 First Street, at First and Boston.
The city
- Jones is in eastern Oklahoma County.
- The town uses a mayor-council form of government.
- Oklahoma City surrounds it on three sides.
Schools
Jones Public Schools is the district named on the town's website.
Services
- The town lists Police, Fire, Public Works, Building Inspector, Municipal Court, Code Enforcement and Animal Control.
- Utility bills can be paid online through NexBillPay, per the town site.
Nearby: Oklahoma City, Choctaw, Midwest City and Arcadia.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 estimates. Not exact counts.