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Jasper

Texas · 6,884 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 $31,928. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 1,363 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $86,400. The poverty rate of 30.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,884
−17%since 2000
from 8,247 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
659 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 789 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
+13%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K8K8K1990201020202024Jasper
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,928
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,671 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,817
+60%since 2000
from $12,997 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 28.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,400
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$804
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
42.6% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+25%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic37.8%(2,604)
Black45%(3,101)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(878)
Asian0.6%(44)
Other0.6%(44)
Diversity Score76.8%(5,284)
Diversity Score
77
+6%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+65%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.1%
−45.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.6%
−54.9 ptssince 2013
from 73.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jasper, Texas?

Jasper, Texas has about 6,884 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jasper, Texas?

The typical household in Jasper, Texas earns about $31,928 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 $86,400, and the typical rent is about $804 a month.

How educated are people in Jasper, Texas?

About 12.9% 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 30.9% of people in Jasper, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jasper, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Jasper, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 75 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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