Jasper is a city located in Jasper County Texas. Jasper has a 2024 population of 7,660. It is also the county seat of Jasper County. Jasper is currently growing at a rate of 2.54% annually and its population has increased by 11.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,899 in 2020.
The average household income in Jasper is $58,266 with a poverty rate of 31.1%. The median age in Jasper is 37.6 years: 32.8 years for males, and 39.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jasper was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,310 | 46.42% |
| Black or African American | 3,007 | 42.17% |
| Other race | 448 | 6.28% |
| Two or more races | 358 | 5.02% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.11% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,900 | 2.38 | 63.3 | 36.7 |
| Non Family | 1,188 | 1.08 | 45.8 | 54.2 |
| Married | 1,009 | 3.12 | 92.4 | 7.6 |
| Female | 637 | 3.5 | 46.2 | 53.8 |
| Male | 66 | 3.61 | 100 | 0 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
63.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 368 | 8.08% |
| Associates Degree | 391 | 8.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 495 | 10.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 96 | 2.11% |
| High School Graduate | 2,127 | 46.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 89 | 1.95% |
| Some College | 989 | 21.71% |
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 | 2,381 | 2,262 | 442 |
| Black | 1,854 | 1,593 | 141 |
| Hispanic | 274 | 197 | 0 |
| Other Race | 214 | 171 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 82 | 55 | 0 |
| Islander | 8 | 8 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,483 | $59,181 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,250 | $43,925 | $22,604 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $8,319 | $0 | $9,181 |
| Overall | $32,446 | $44,073 | $22,421 |
| Some College | $29,821 | $38,523 | $25,125 |
$32,446
Average Earnings
$44,073
Average Male
$22,421
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.07% of Jasper residents speak only English, while 9.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.51% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,972 | 1,485 | 49.97% |
| White | 3,032 | 327 | 10.78% |
| Multiple | 328 | 243 | 74.09% |
| Hispanic | 511 | 65 | 12.72% |
| Other | 440 | 58 | 13.18% |
31.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.05%
Male Poverty Rate
31.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jasper is Multiple, with 74.09% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jasper is White, with 10.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.31%. Among those working part-time, it was 40.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 60.54% |
| High School | 29.4% |
| Some College | 13.61% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.48% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 74.11% |
| Male Unemployed | 50.72% |
| Female Employed | 24.73% |
| Male Employed | 8.75% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,615 | $71,171 |
| Households | $38,796 | $58,266 |
| Married Families | $85,812 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,176 | $36,912 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.5%
Male Marriage Rate
32.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
300
Number of Veterans
237
Male Veterans
63
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 116 |
| Second Gulf War | 78 |
| Korea | 41 |
| First Gulf War | 28 |
| World War II | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 116 |
| 75+ | 80 |
| 35 to 54 | 76 |
| 55 to 64 | 28 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 159 | 6.22% |
| Black | 124 | 5.97% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 9.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
29.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.4%
Labor Force Participation
50.1%
Employment Rate
9.7%
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
80.44%
Born in Jasper
94.5%
Native Born
5.5%
Foreign Born
2.24%
Non Citizen
3.25%
Naturalized
94.5% of Jasper residents were born in the United States, with 80.44% having been born in Texas. 2.24% 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 | 8,612 | 191 | 2.27% |
| 2028 | 8,421 | 190 | 2.31% |
| 2027 | 8,231 | 191 | 2.38% |
| 2026 | 8,040 | 190 | 2.42% |
| 2025 | 7,850 | 190 | 2.48% |
| 2024 | 7,660 | 190 | 2.54% |
| 2023 | 7,470 | 59 | 0.8% |
| 2022 | 7,411 | 142 | 1.95% |
| 2021 | 7,269 | 370 | 5.36% |
| 2020 | 6,899 | -607 | -8.09% |
| 2019 | 7,506 | -79 | -1.04% |
| 2018 | 7,585 | 40 | 0.53% |
| 2017 | 7,545 | 10 | 0.13% |
| 2016 | 7,535 | 45 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 7,490 | -48 | -0.64% |
| 2014 | 7,538 | -64 | -0.84% |
| 2013 | 7,602 | -46 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 7,648 | -83 | -1.07% |
| 2011 | 7,731 | 157 | 2.07% |
| 2010 | 7,574 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,247 | 1,288 | 18.51% |
| 1990 | 6,959 | 0 | 0% |
| 1980 | 6,959 | 708 | 11.33% |
| 1970 | 6,251 | 1,362 | 27.86% |
| 1960 | 4,889 | 486 | 11.04% |
| 1950 | 4,403 | 906 | 25.91% |
| 1940 | 3,497 | 104 | 3.07% |
| 1930 | 3,393 | -5,219 | -60.6% |