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Jasper

Texas · 7,590 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 $25,482. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $75,000. The poverty rate of 30.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,590
−8%since 2000
from 8,247 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
727 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 789 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K8K8K1990201020202024Jasper
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,482
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,671 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,429
+26%since 2000
from $12,997 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 28.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.489
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$602
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.7%
−40.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
43.3% rent
Vacancy rate
11.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+36%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic41.9%(3,177)
Black44.2%(3,357)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(822)
Asian1.5%(111)
Other2.6%(196)
Diversity Score78%(5,919)
Diversity Score
78
+7%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
+9%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.8%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
55.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.2%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jasper, Texas?

Jasper, Texas has about 7,590 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jasper, Texas?

The typical household in Jasper, Texas earns about $25,482 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 $75,000, and the typical rent is about $602 a month.

How educated are people in Jasper, Texas?

About 16.8% 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 30.5% 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 631 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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