COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Jasper County

Iowa · 37,213 residents · 730.426 sq mi

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Jasper County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,683. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $83,400.

At a glance

Average income

near the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 38.5

US median: 35.2

Less educated

16% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Less affordable

home values up 40%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

37,213

+7%since 1990

from 34,795 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

51 / sq mi

+7%since 1990

from 48 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

38.5

+7%since 1990

from 36.1 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202438K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$41,683

+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $28,702 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$19,622

+52%since 1990

from $12,872 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

6.5%

−0.5 ptssince 1990

from 7.0% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$83,400

+40%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $45,200 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$448

+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $305 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

75.7%

+1.1 ptssince 1990

from 74.6% in 1990

24.3% rent

Afford Score

2.0

+27%since 1990

from 1.6 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic98.9%(34,397)

Black0.4%(131)

Hispanic / Latino0.5%(169)

Asian0.5%(164)

Diversity Score4%(1,396)

2000

White, non-Hispanic96.9%(36,072)

Black0.8%(309)

Hispanic / Latino1%(375)

Asian0.4%(159)

Diversity Score5.6%(2,091)

Diversity Score

+40%since 1990

from 4 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

15.9%

+3.2 ptssince 1990

from 12.7% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

86.8%

+9.2 ptssince 1990

from 77.6% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

4.4%

+1.3 ptssince 1990

from 3.1% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

13.9 min

−35%since 1990

from 21.2 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jasper County, Iowa?

Jasper County, Iowa has about 37,213 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Jasper County, Iowa?

The typical household in Jasper County, Iowa earns about $41,683 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jasper County, Iowa expensive?

In Jasper County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $83,400, and the typical rent is about $448 a month.

How educated are people in Jasper County, Iowa?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Jasper County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jasper County, Iowa?

About 6.5% of people in Jasper County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jasper County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Jasper County, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,418 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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