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Jasper

Arkansas · 547 residents · 0.954 sq mi
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Jasper has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,707. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $157,000. With a median age of 53.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 48% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
547
+10%since 2000
from 498 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
573 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 522 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.4
+10%since 2000
from 48.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2954175396617831990201020202024Jasper
2024453
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,707
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $13,456 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,521
+14%since 2000
from $13,557 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.0%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 31.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance13.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,000
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$388
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $243 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 45.5% in 2000
52.5% rent
Afford Score
6.1
+45%since 2000
from 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(475)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(32)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(500)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(10)
Asian0.7%(4)
Other1.2%(7)
Diversity Score10.1%(55)
Diversity Score
10
+56%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.7%
+23.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.9 min
−16%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.2%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 44.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−70.8 ptssince 2013
from 75.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jasper, Arkansas?

Jasper, Arkansas has about 547 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jasper, Arkansas?

The typical household in Jasper, Arkansas earns about $25,707 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jasper, Arkansas expensive?

In Jasper, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $157,000, and the typical rent is about $388 a month.

How educated are people in Jasper, Arkansas?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Jasper, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jasper, Arkansas?

About 27.9% of people in Jasper, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jasper, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Jasper, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 211 residents, a change of about 63 percent over that period.

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

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