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Jasper

Missouri · 906 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 $47,188. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $69,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
906
−10%since 2000
from 1,011 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
818 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 912 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
−3%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7538509471K1K1990201020202024Jasper
2024808
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,188
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,650 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,704
+21%since 2000
from $17,067 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.6%
US avg: 10%
Information15.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,800
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$592
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $324 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
39.8% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−17%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(951)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(26)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.7%(78)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(813)
Black0.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(19)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other4.5%(41)
Diversity Score17.7%(161)
Diversity Score
18
+131%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+60%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.7%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.1%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.0%
−71.9 ptssince 2013
from 79.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jasper, Missouri?

Jasper, Missouri has about 906 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jasper, Missouri?

The typical household in Jasper, Missouri earns about $47,188 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 $69,800, and the typical rent is about $592 a month.

How educated are people in Jasper, Missouri?

About 16.7% 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 20.1% of people in Jasper, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jasper, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Jasper, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 88 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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