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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Jasper County

Mississippi · 18,149 residents · 676.311 sq mi
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Jasper County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,441. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $47,600. The poverty rate of 22.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

18,149
+6%since 1990
from 17,114 in 1990
1990 – 2025
27 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 25 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.1
+10%since 1990
from 32.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
16K16K17K18K18K1990201020202024Jasper County
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,441
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,130 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,889
+71%since 1990
from $7,524 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.7%
−8.0 ptssince 1990
from 30.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$47,600
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$315
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $193 in 1990
US average: $602
86.7%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 88.3% in 1990
13.3% rent
1.9
−10%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic49.1%(8,402)
Black50.8%(8,686)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(32)
Asian0%(7)
Diversity Score62.9%(10,765)
2000
White, non-Hispanic46.2%(8,378)
Black52.7%(9,561)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(117)
Asian0.1%(12)
Diversity Score63.1%(11,455)
63
Unchangedsince 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.8%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.7%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 60.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.6%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.3 min
−19%since 1990
from 23.9 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, Mississippi?

Jasper County, Mississippi has about 18,149 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Jasper County, Mississippi earns about $24,441 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jasper County, Mississippi expensive?

In Jasper County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $47,600, and the typical rent is about $315 a month.

How educated are people in Jasper County, Mississippi?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Jasper County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jasper County, Mississippi?

About 22.7% of people in Jasper County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jasper County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Jasper County, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,035 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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