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Jasper

Georgia · 4,084 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 $33,570. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 88% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $165,200. The poverty rate of 24.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,084
+88%since 2000
from 2,167 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
475 / sq mi
+88%since 2000
from 252 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K4K5K1990201020202024Jasper
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,570
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,944 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,207
+31%since 2000
from $19,184 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,200
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$738
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $432 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 53.5% in 2000
52.2% rent
Afford Score
4.9
+54%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(3,487)
Black2.5%(104)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(257)
Asian1%(39)
Other5.7%(232)
Diversity Score34.4%(1,407)
Diversity Score
34
+75%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.0%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+4%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.2%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.1%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.2%
−60.9 ptssince 2013
from 80.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jasper, Georgia?

Jasper, Georgia has about 4,084 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jasper, Georgia?

The typical household in Jasper, Georgia earns about $33,570 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 $165,200, and the typical rent is about $738 a month.

How educated are people in Jasper, Georgia?

About 14.5% 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 24.0% 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 2,315 residents, a change of about 131 percent over that period.

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