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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Jasper

Texas · 6,959 residents · 10.446 sq mi
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Jasper has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,140. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 1,288 residents. Median home value is $40,800. The poverty rate of 29.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,959
−16%vs 2000
vs 8,247 in 2000
1990 – 2025
666 / sq mi
−16%vs 2000
vs 789 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.7
−6%vs 2000
vs 34.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7K7K8K8K8K1990201020202024Jasper
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,140
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,671 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,160
−22%vs 2000
vs $12,997 in 2000
US average: $14,340
29.4%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 28.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$40,800
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $53,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$336
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $404 in 2000
US average: $450
64.1%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.0% in 2000
35.9% rent
2.1
−1%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic55.4%(3,857)
Black41.9%(2,916)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(198)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(186)
Diversity Score67.8%(4,716)
68
−7%vs 2000
vs 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.1%
+2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
63.7%
−5.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.5%
+1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.5 min
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Jasper, Texas?

Jasper, Texas has about 6,959 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Jasper, Texas?

The typical household in Jasper, Texas earns about $19,140 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 $40,800, and the typical rent is about $336 a month.

How educated are people in Jasper, Texas?

About 14.1% 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 29.4% of people in Jasper, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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