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Jasper County

Iowa · 37,813 residents · 730.426 sq mi
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Jasper County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,481. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% 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 $137,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
37,813
+2%since 2000
from 37,213 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
52 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 51 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+9%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
34K35K36K37K38K1990201020202024Jasper County
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,481
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,683 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,576
+51%since 2000
from $19,622 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 10%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,200
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$734
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $448 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
25.7% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+15%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(36,072)
Black0.8%(309)
Hispanic / Latino1%(375)
Asian0.4%(159)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(2,091)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(34,445)
Black1.8%(683)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(1,087)
Asian0.6%(215)
Other2.4%(892)
Diversity Score18.3%(6,923)
Segregation Score34.5%(13,051)
Diversity Score
18
+226%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
35
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+67%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.4%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
48.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−89.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jasper County, Iowa?

Jasper County, Iowa has about 37,813 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jasper County, Iowa earns about $59,481 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 $137,200, and the typical rent is about $734 a month.

How educated are people in Jasper County, Iowa?

About 19.2% 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 9.1% 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 3,018 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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