Jasper is a city located in Newton County Arkansas. Jasper has a 2024 population of 517. It is also the county seat of Newton County. Jasper is currently declining at a rate of -0.77% annually and its population has decreased by -2.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 531 in 2020.
The average household income in Jasper is $39,264 with a poverty rate of 23.53%. The median age in Jasper is 46.1 years: 37.8 years for males, and 53.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jasper was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 542 | 87.7% |
| Other race | 62 | 10.03% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 1.62% |
| Two or more races | 4 | 0.65% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 227 | 2.4 | 50.7 | 49.3 |
| Non Family | 142 | 0 | 47.2 | 52.8 |
| Married | 55 | 5.42 | 76.4 | 23.6 |
| Female | 22 | 2.77 | 27.3 | 72.7 |
| Male | 8 | 5.38 | 0 | 100 |
4.54
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
50.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 29 | 7.23% |
| Associates Degree | 16 | 3.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 22 | 5.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 12 | 2.99% |
| High School Graduate | 83 | 20.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16 | 3.99% |
| Some College | 223 | 55.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 325 | 294 | 34 |
| Other Race | 62 | 62 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 62 | 62 | 0 |
| Black | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 10.46%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $19,886 | $28,750 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,417 | $31,250 | $29,000 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $28,583 |
$29,417
Average Earnings
$31,250
Average Male
$29,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Jasper residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 478 | 124 | 25.94% |
| Multiple | 4 | 4 | 100% |
23.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.03%
Male Poverty Rate
24.23%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jasper is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jasper is White, with 25.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 71.43% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 28% |
| Some College | 22.07% |
| High School | 20.34% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 17.53% |
| Male Employed | 9.59% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,653 | $67,935 |
| Households | $28,488 | $39,264 |
| Married Families | $64,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,833 | $21,265 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
66.8%
Male Marriage Rate
28.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
115
Number of Veterans
115
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 75 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Korea | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 75 |
| 55 to 64 | 24 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other Race | 62 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 62 | 100% |
| White | 49 | 13.92% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
66.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
41.1%
Labor Force Participation
39.7%
Employment Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
58.74%
Born in Jasper
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Jasper residents were born in the United States, with 58.74% having been born in Arkansas. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 501 | -3 | -0.6% |
| 2028 | 504 | -3 | -0.59% |
| 2027 | 507 | -3 | -0.59% |
| 2026 | 510 | -4 | -0.78% |
| 2025 | 514 | -3 | -0.58% |
| 2024 | 517 | -4 | -0.77% |
| 2023 | 521 | -3 | -0.57% |
| 2022 | 524 | -6 | -1.13% |
| 2021 | 530 | -1 | -0.19% |
| 2020 | 531 | 45 | 9.26% |
| 2019 | 486 | -6 | -1.22% |
| 2018 | 492 | -4 | -0.81% |
| 2017 | 496 | -2 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 498 | -1 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 499 | -1 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 500 | -11 | -2.15% |
| 2013 | 511 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 510 | -12 | -2.3% |
| 2011 | 522 | -2 | -0.38% |
| 2010 | 524 | 0 | 0% |