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Jasper County

Missouri · 117,404 residents · 638.506 sq mi
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Jasper County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,894. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $93,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% 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
117,404
+12%since 2000
from 104,686 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
184 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 164 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.1
+1%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
87K97K107K118K128K1990201020202024Jasper County
2024124K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,894
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,323 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,899
+23%since 2000
from $16,227 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,400
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$612
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $441 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.8%
−24.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
35.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+15%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(95,336)
Black1.5%(1,520)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(3,615)
Asian0.7%(714)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.8%(14,488)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86%(101,019)
Black1.8%(2,166)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(8,027)
Asian1%(1,160)
Other4.2%(4,934)
Diversity Score31.4%(36,911)
Diversity Score
31
+127%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+52%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.4%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jasper County, Missouri?

Jasper County, Missouri has about 117,404 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jasper County, Missouri earns about $37,894 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jasper County, Missouri expensive?

In Jasper County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $93,400, and the typical rent is about $612 a month.

How educated are people in Jasper County, Missouri?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in Jasper County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jasper County, Missouri?

About 18.9% of people in Jasper County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jasper County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Jasper County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 26,939 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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