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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Jasper County

Texas · 35,604 residents · 938.655 sq mi
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Jasper County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,902. 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 $52,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.3
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

Total population
35,604
+14%since 1990
from 31,102 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
38 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 33 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.3
+7%since 1990
from 35.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
31K32K33K35K36K1990201020202024Jasper County
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,902
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,451 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,636
+62%since 1990
from $9,659 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
18.1%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 20.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$392
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $322 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
80.7%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 79.1% in 1990
19.3% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−10%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(24,754)
Black18.9%(5,884)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(515)
Asian0.1%(33)
Diversity Score44%(13,682)
2000
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(27,320)
Black17.7%(6,302)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(1,384)
Asian0.3%(111)
Diversity Score45.1%(16,066)
Diversity Score
45
+3%since 1990
from 44 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 8.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.0%
+8.6 ptssince 1990
from 64.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
−10%since 1990
from 22.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Jasper County to nearby counties

JASPER COUNTY VS
Newton County
Income$42,618+38%
Home value$103,100+95%
Population11,954−64%
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JASPER COUNTY VS
Tyler County
Income$55,396+79%
Home value$157,300+197%
Population20,443−38%
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JASPER COUNTY VS
Hardin County
Income$75,808+145%
Home value$205,700+289%
Population58,723+78%
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JASPER COUNTY VS
Beauregard Parish
Income$65,944+113%
Home value$161,700+206%
Population36,673+11%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jasper County, Texas?

Jasper County, Texas has about 35,604 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Jasper County, Texas earns about $30,902 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jasper County, Texas expensive?

In Jasper County, Texas, the median home is worth about $52,900, and the typical rent is about $392 a month.

How educated are people in Jasper County, Texas?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Jasper County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jasper County, Texas?

About 18.1% of people in Jasper County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jasper County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Jasper County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,502 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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10 census tracts
Census Tract 9504Census Tract 9507.02Census Tract 9505Census Tract 9502Census Tract 9507.01Census Tract 9501.02Census Tract 9501.01Census Tract 9503Census Tract 9508Census Tract 9506
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 75951ZIP 77612ZIP 75956ZIP 75931ZIP 77615
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