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Jasper County

Indiana · 32,918 residents · 559.68 sq mi
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Jasper County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,889. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $158,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
32,918
+10%since 2000
from 30,043 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
59 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 54 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
+17%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K27K29K32K34K1990201020202024Jasper County
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,889
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,369 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,434
+50%since 2000
from $19,012 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.7%
US avg: 10%
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,300
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $106,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$786
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $486 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
23.0% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+4%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(28,941)
Black0.3%(102)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(733)
Asian0.2%(55)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.3%(2,184)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(29,084)
Black0.4%(129)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(2,342)
Asian0.3%(90)
Other2.7%(904)
Diversity Score24.4%(8,048)
Segregation Score13.7%(4,521)
Diversity Score
24
+236%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
14
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+29%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 64.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.8%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−82.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$151,000−5%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jasper County, Indiana?

Jasper County, Indiana has about 32,918 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jasper County, Indiana earns about $61,889 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jasper County, Indiana expensive?

In Jasper County, Indiana, the median home is worth about $158,300, and the typical rent is about $786 a month.

How educated are people in Jasper County, Indiana?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Jasper County, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jasper County, Indiana?

About 8.1% of people in Jasper County, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jasper County, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Jasper County, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,958 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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

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