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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Jasper

Missouri · 1,011 residents · 1.108 sq mi
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Jasper has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,650. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $49,000. Households here earn about 27% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,011
+2%since 1990
from 994 in 1990
1990 – 2025
912 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 897 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.0
+3%since 1990
from 36.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7538509471K1K1990201020202024Jasper
2024808
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,650
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,731 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,067
+87%since 1990
from $9,107 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.4%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 15.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$49,000
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$324
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $237 in 1990
US average: $602
67.2%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 68.0% in 1990
32.8% rent
1.8
+7%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(989)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.2%(32)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(951)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(26)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score7.7%(78)
8
+139%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.7%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.3%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 68.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.0%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.6 min
−34%since 1990
from 17.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jasper, Missouri?

Jasper, Missouri has about 1,011 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Jasper, Missouri?

The typical household in Jasper, Missouri earns about $27,650 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jasper, Missouri expensive?

In Jasper, Missouri, the median home is worth about $49,000, and the typical rent is about $324 a month.

How educated are people in Jasper, Missouri?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Jasper, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jasper, Missouri?

About 12.4% of people in Jasper, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jasper, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Jasper, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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