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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Jasper

Texas · 8,247 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 $24,671. Population has grown 19% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $53,200. The poverty rate of 28.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,247
+19%since 1990
from 6,959 in 1990
1990 – 2025
789 / sq mi
+19%since 1990
from 666 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.9
+7%since 1990
from 32.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K7K8K8K8K1990201020202024Jasper
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,671
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,140 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,997
+28%since 1990
from $10,160 in 1990
US average: $21,522
28.4%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 29.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$53,200
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$404
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $336 in 1990
US average: $602
65.0%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 64.1% in 1990
35.0% rent
2.2
+1%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic55.4%(3,857)
Black41.9%(2,916)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(198)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score67.8%(4,716)
2000
White, non-Hispanic45.7%(3,767)
Black43.6%(3,595)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(706)
Asian0.7%(57)
Diversity Score72.7%(5,996)
73
+7%since 1990
from 68 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.1%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 14.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.5%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 63.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.0%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.5 min
Unchangedsince 1990
from 14.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 8,247 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Jasper, Texas?

The typical household in Jasper, Texas earns about $24,671 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 $53,200, and the typical rent is about $404 a month.

How educated are people in Jasper, Texas?

About 12.1% 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 28.4% 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 1,288 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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