Jasper is a city located in Hamilton County Florida. Jasper has a 2024 population of 2,567. It is also the county seat of Hamilton County. Jasper is currently declining at a rate of -7.06% annually and its population has decreased by -23.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,347 in 2020.
The average household income in Jasper is $61,635 with a poverty rate of 25.66%. The median age in Jasper is 36.3 years: 34.6 years for males, and 41.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jasper was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,226 | 51.65% |
| Black or African American | 1,914 | 44.41% |
| Two or more races | 126 | 2.92% |
| Other race | 24 | 0.56% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.35% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 754 | 2.57 | 48.8 | 51.2 |
| Non Family | 270 | 1.34 | 42.2 | 57.8 |
| Female | 261 | 3.27 | 42.1 | 57.9 |
| Married | 192 | 3.12 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
| Male | 31 | 4 | 22.6 | 77.4 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
48.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 907 | 27.25% |
| Associates Degree | 91 | 2.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 185 | 5.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 23 | 0.69% |
| High School Graduate | 1,559 | 46.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 193 | 5.8% |
| Some College | 371 | 11.14% |
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 | 1,513 | 1,184 | 168 |
| Black | 1,474 | 869 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 317 | 127 | 26 |
| 2+ Races | 114 | 84 | 15 |
| Other Race | 24 | 24 | 16 |
| Asian | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Native American | 5 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 66.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $34,063 | $0 | $32,578 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,721 | $27,977 | $33,824 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,278 | $36,111 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,667 | $28,862 | $34,096 |
| Some College | $36,250 | $0 | $36,964 |
$31,667
Average Earnings
$28,862
Average Male
$34,096
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.58% of Jasper residents speak only English, while 10.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.97% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 726 | 283 | 38.98% |
| White | 906 | 181 | 19.98% |
| Hispanic | 160 | 6 | 3.75% |
25.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.57%
Male Poverty Rate
33.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jasper is Black, with 38.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jasper is Hispanic, with 3.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 38.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.3%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 32.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32% |
| Some College | 15.47% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.65% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 17.34% |
| Male Employed | 3.68% |
| Male Unemployed | 3.45% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $47,661 | $74,975 |
| Households | $38,456 | $61,635 |
| Married Families | $81,667 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,250 | $34,813 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
18.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
14.3%
Male Marriage Rate
31.6%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
176
Number of Veterans
172
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 48 |
| First Gulf War | 47 |
| Second Gulf War | 23 |
| World War II | 11 |
| Korea | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 58 |
| 75+ | 50 |
| 55 to 64 | 46 |
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 133 | 7.38% |
| Black | 29 | 1.69% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 12.28% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 2.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
19%
Labor Force Participation
18.1%
Employment Rate
4.8%
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
63.94%
Born in Jasper
96.98%
Native Born
3.02%
Foreign Born
0.97%
Non Citizen
2.04%
Naturalized
96.98% of Jasper residents were born in the United States, with 63.94% having been born in Florida. 0.97% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,592 | -195 | -10.91% |
| 2028 | 1,787 | -195 | -9.84% |
| 2027 | 1,982 | -195 | -8.96% |
| 2026 | 2,177 | -195 | -8.22% |
| 2025 | 2,372 | -195 | -7.6% |
| 2024 | 2,567 | -195 | -7.06% |
| 2023 | 2,762 | 32 | 1.17% |
| 2022 | 2,730 | 21 | 0.78% |
| 2021 | 2,709 | -638 | -19.06% |
| 2020 | 3,347 | -816 | -19.6% |
| 2019 | 4,163 | 71 | 1.74% |
| 2018 | 4,092 | -105 | -2.5% |
| 2017 | 4,197 | 37 | 0.89% |
| 2016 | 4,160 | 26 | 0.63% |
| 2015 | 4,134 | 199 | 5.06% |
| 2014 | 3,935 | -261 | -6.22% |
| 2013 | 4,196 | -282 | -6.3% |
| 2012 | 4,478 | 67 | 1.52% |
| 2011 | 4,411 | -60 | -1.34% |
| 2010 | 4,471 | 0 | 0% |