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Jasper

Georgia · 3,684 residents · 8.599 sq mi
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Jasper has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,423. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 70% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $146,300. Households here earn about 34% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,684
+70%since 2000
from 2,167 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
428 / sq mi
+70%since 2000
from 252 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.1
−8%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K4K5K1990201020202024Jasper
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,423
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,944 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,979
+9%since 2000
from $19,184 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.480
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,300
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$697
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $432 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.6%
−21.9 ptssince 2000
from 53.5% in 2000
53.3% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+42%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(1,965)
Black4.4%(95)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(70)
Asian0.7%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.7%(427)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(3,383)
Black3%(110)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(138)
Asian0.2%(9)
Other1.8%(66)
Diversity Score20.5%(755)
Diversity Score
20
+4%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+2%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.6%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.3%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jasper, Georgia?

Jasper, Georgia has about 3,684 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jasper, Georgia?

The typical household in Jasper, Georgia earns about $32,423 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jasper, Georgia expensive?

In Jasper, Georgia, the median home is worth about $146,300, and the typical rent is about $697 a month.

How educated are people in Jasper, Georgia?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in Jasper, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jasper, Georgia?

About 21.3% of people in Jasper, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jasper, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Jasper, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,915 residents, a change of about 108 percent over that period.

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