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Jasper

Alabama · 14,572 residents · 29.401 sq mi
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Jasper has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,308. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $158,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,572
+4%since 2000
from 14,052 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
496 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 478 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+2%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K14K14K14K15K1990201020202024Jasper
202414K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,308
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,044 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,618
+52%since 2000
from $19,491 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,600
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$686
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $374 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
34.2% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+20%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75%(10,924)
Black13%(1,889)
Hispanic / Latino7%(1,026)
Asian1.1%(162)
Other3.3%(482)
Diversity Score51%(7,428)
Diversity Score
51
+50%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
−1%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 56.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.8%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.4%
−76.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jasper, Alabama?

Jasper, Alabama has about 14,572 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jasper, Alabama?

The typical household in Jasper, Alabama earns about $53,308 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 $158,600, and the typical rent is about $686 a month.

How educated are people in Jasper, Alabama?

About 22.1% 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 15.6% 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 1,019 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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