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Jasper County

South Carolina · 28,791 residents · 655.134 sq mi
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Jasper County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,924. Population has grown 39% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $159,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,791
+39%since 2000
from 20,678 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
44 / sq mi
+39%since 2000
from 32 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+28%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K19K24K29K34K1990201020202024Jasper County
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,924
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,727 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,886
+76%since 2000
from $14,161 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,000
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,043
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $493 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
28.3% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+64%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic40.5%(8,374)
Black52.5%(10,852)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(1,190)
Asian0.4%(89)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.7%(14,209)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.3%(13,056)
Black33.2%(9,559)
Hispanic / Latino17.6%(5,079)
Asian0.6%(187)
Other1.8%(531)
Diversity Score80.4%(23,151)
Segregation Score30.9%(8,894)
Diversity Score
80
+17%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
31
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+21.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+12%since 2000
from 26.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.9%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
9.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.7%
−58.9 ptssince 2013
from 74.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jasper County, South Carolina?

Jasper County, South Carolina has about 28,791 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jasper County, South Carolina?

The typical household in Jasper County, South Carolina earns about $45,924 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jasper County, South Carolina expensive?

In Jasper County, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $159,000, and the typical rent is about $1,043 a month.

How educated are people in Jasper County, South Carolina?

About 21.4% of adults age 25 and over in Jasper County, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jasper County, South Carolina?

About 19.1% of people in Jasper County, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jasper County, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Jasper County, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13,304 residents, a change of about 86 percent over that period.

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7 census tracts
Census Tract 9502.01Census Tract 9502.03Census Tract 9503.01Census Tract 9501Census Tract 9503.02Census Tract 9502.04Census Tract 9901
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 29936ZIP 29927ZIP 29934ZIP 29943ZIP 29912
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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