Jasper is a city located in Jasper County, Texas. Jasper has a 2026 population of 7,809. It is also the county seat of Jasper County. Jasper is currently growing at a rate of 1.99% annually and its population has increased by 13.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,896 in 2020.
The median household income in Jasper is $45,078 with a poverty rate of 26.95%. The median age in Jasper is 38.3 years: 36.1 years for males, and 40.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 85.7 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.3 years
Female: 40.5 years
Male: 36.1 years
There are 5,227 adults, (1,579 of whom are seniors) in Jasper.
Female: 3,931 (53.9%)
Male: 3,368 (46.1%)
The racial composition of Jasper includes 43.5% Black or African American, 42.57% White, 4.18% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,175 | 43.5% |
| White | 3,107 | 42.57% |
| Two or more races | 708 | 9.7% |
| Other race | 305 | 4.18% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.05% |
Jasper 's average per capita income is $35,446. Household income levels show a median of $45,078. The poverty rate stands at 26.95%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $69,947 | - |
| Families | $54,583 | $65,087 |
| Households | $45,078 | $55,144 |
| Non Families | $26,181 | $37,595 |
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