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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Jasper

Alabama · 14,052 residents · 29.401 sq mi
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Jasper has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,044. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $82,000. With a median age of 40.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,052
+4%since 1990
from 13,553 in 1990
1990 – 2025
478 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 461 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.9
+8%since 1990
from 37.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
13K14K14K14K15K1990201020202024Jasper
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,044
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,476 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,491
+54%since 1990
from $12,641 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.8%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 16.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$82,000
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $56,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$374
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $310 in 1990
US average: $602
69.8%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 67.6% in 1990
30.2% rent
2.5
−2%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(11,527)
Black14.5%(1,962)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(22)
Asian0.5%(64)
Diversity Score32.3%(4,372)
2000
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(11,739)
Black13.8%(1,941)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(189)
Asian0.5%(74)
Diversity Score33.9%(4,770)
34
+5%since 1990
from 32 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.5%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 16.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.0%
+9.2 ptssince 1990
from 64.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.7%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.2 min
+29%since 1990
from 17.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jasper, Alabama?

Jasper, Alabama has about 14,052 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Jasper, Alabama?

The typical household in Jasper, Alabama earns about $33,044 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 $82,000, and the typical rent is about $374 a month.

How educated are people in Jasper, Alabama?

About 19.5% 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 13.8% of people in Jasper, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jasper, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Jasper, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 499 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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