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Jasper

Texas · 7,511 residents (2025 est.) · 10.446 sq mi
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Jasper has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,078. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $130,100. The poverty rate of 26.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,299
−11%since 2000
from 8,247 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
699 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 789 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.3
+10%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,511 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K8K8K1990201020202024Jasper
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,078
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,671 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,927
+76%since 2000
from $12,997 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 28.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
−14%since 2010
from 0.489 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing4.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,100
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$892
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.2%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
42.8% rent
Vacancy rate
15.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.3%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+34%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45.7%(3,767)
Black43.6%(3,595)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(706)
Asian0.7%(57)
Other0%
Diversity Score72.7%(5,996)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.2%(3,080)
Black43.5%(3,175)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(652)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.4%(392)
Diversity Score77.7%(5,674)
Diversity Score
78
+7%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.1%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+50%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.8%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 60.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.8%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
53.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2012
from 20.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.8%
−57.7 ptssince 2013
from 73.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.8%
+49.5 ptssince 2017
from 43.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2016
from 88.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2016
from 8.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jasper, Texas?

Jasper, Texas has about 7,299 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jasper, Texas?

The typical household in Jasper, Texas earns about $45,078 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jasper, Texas expensive?

In Jasper, Texas, the median home is worth about $130,100, and the typical rent is about $892 a month.

How educated are people in Jasper, Texas?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Jasper, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jasper, Texas?

About 26.9% of people in Jasper, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jasper, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Jasper, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 340 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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