CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Jasper

Alabama · 13,553 residents · 29.401 sq mi

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Jasper has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,476. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $56,700.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Older

median age 37.8

US median: 33.0

Less educated

17% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 9%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

13,553

−4%vs 2000

vs 14,052 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

461 / sq mi

−4%vs 2000

vs 478 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

37.8

−8%vs 2000

vs 40.9 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202414K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$22,476

−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $33,044 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$12,641

−35%vs 2000

vs $19,491 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

16.4%

+2.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 13.8% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$56,700

−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $82,000 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$310

+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $374 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

67.6%

−2.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 69.8% in 2000

32.4% rent

Afford Score

2.5

+2%vs 2000

vs 2.5 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic83.5%(11,739)

Black13.8%(1,941)

Hispanic / Latino1.3%(189)

Asian0.5%(74)

Other0%

Diversity Score33.9%(4,770)

1990

White, non-Hispanic85.1%(11,527)

Black14.5%(1,962)

Hispanic / Latino0.2%(22)

Asian0.5%(64)

Other0%(0)

Diversity Score32.3%(4,372)

Diversity Score

−5%vs 2000

vs 34 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

16.9%

−2.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 19.5% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

64.9%

−9.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 74.0% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

7.7%

−0.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 7.7% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

17.2 min

−23%vs 2000

vs 22.2 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jasper, Alabama?

Jasper, Alabama has about 13,553 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Jasper, Alabama?

The typical household in Jasper, Alabama earns about $22,476 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jasper, Alabama expensive?

In Jasper, Alabama, the median home is worth about $56,700, and the typical rent is about $310 a month.

How educated are people in Jasper, Alabama?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Jasper, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jasper, Alabama?

About 16.4% of people in Jasper, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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