Jasper County, Mississippi's estimated 2024 population is 15,949 with a growth rate of -0.4% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jasper County, Mississippi is the 54th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 17,013 and has seen a growth of -6.25% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 15,629 | -64 | -0.41% |
| 2028 | 15,693 | -64 | -0.41% |
| 2027 | 15,757 | -64 | -0.4% |
| 2026 | 15,821 | -64 | -0.4% |
| 2025 | 15,885 | -64 | -0.4% |
| 2024 | 15,949 | -64 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 16,013 | -64 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 16,077 | -155 | -0.95% |
| 2021 | 16,232 | -118 | -0.72% |
| 2020 | 16,350 | -18 | -0.11% |
| 2019 | 16,368 | -43 | -0.26% |
| 2018 | 16,411 | -159 | -0.96% |
| 2017 | 16,570 | -17 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 16,587 | 38 | 0.23% |
| 2015 | 16,549 | 18 | 0.11% |
| 2014 | 16,531 | 41 | 0.25% |
| 2013 | 16,490 | -68 | -0.41% |
| 2012 | 16,558 | -299 | -1.77% |
| 2011 | 16,857 | -156 | -0.92% |
| 2010 | 17,013 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 17,114 | -151 | -0.87% |
| 1980 | 17,265 | 1,271 | 7.95% |
| 1970 | 15,994 | -915 | -5.41% |
| 1960 | 16,909 | -2,003 | -10.59% |
| 1950 | 18,912 | -572 | -2.94% |
| 1940 | 19,484 | 850 | 4.56% |
| 1930 | 18,634 | 126 | 0.68% |
| 1920 | 18,508 | 10 | 0.05% |
| 1910 | 18,498 | 3,104 | 20.16% |
| 1900 | 15,394 | 609 | 4.12% |
| 1890 | 14,785 | 2,659 | 21.93% |
| 1880 | 12,126 | 1,242 | 11.41% |
| 1870 | 10,884 | -123 | -1.12% |
| 1860 | 11,007 | 4,823 | 77.99% |
| 1850 | 6,184 | 2,226 | 56.24% |
| 1840 | 3,958 | -11,671 | -74.68% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 8,919 | 54.65% |
| White | 7,207 | 44.16% |
| Two or more races | 192 | 1.18% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.01% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,447 | 2.52 | 84.3 | 15.7 |
| Married | 2,496 | 2.93 | 96.4 | 3.6 |
| Non Family | 2,194 | 1.13 | 79.5 | 20.5 |
| Female | 1,428 | 3.89 | 70 | 30 |
| Male | 329 | 2.72 | 87.8 | 12.2 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
84.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 973 | 8.59% |
| Associates Degree | 1,091 | 9.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,213 | 10.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 474 | 4.19% |
| High School Graduate | 4,923 | 43.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 314 | 2.77% |
| Some College | 2,333 | 20.61% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,760 | 4,954 | 697 |
| White | 5,460 | 5,007 | 984 |
| Hispanic | 132 | 35 | 35 |
| 2+ Races | 99 | 71 | 4 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,914 | $66,076 | $34,471 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,206 | $59,254 | $53,488 |
| High School Graduate | $36,007 | $41,778 | $26,051 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,470 | $41,372 | $29,063 |
| Overall | $40,368 | $47,500 | $28,885 |
| Some College | $40,707 | $48,348 | $28,136 |
$40,368
Average Earnings
$47,500
Average Male
$28,885
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.82% of Jasper County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 0.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 8,878 | 1,940 | 21.85% |
| White | 7,111 | 829 | 11.66% |
| Multiple | 192 | 16 | 8.33% |
17.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.95%
Male Poverty Rate
17.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jasper County, Mississippi is Black, with 21.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jasper County, Mississippi is Multiple, with 8.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.63%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 17.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.87% |
| Some College | 15.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.84% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 24.24% |
| Female Employed | 10.71% |
| Male Employed | 3.39% |
| Female Unemployed | 2.75% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,944 | $71,789 |
| Households | $43,914 | $58,265 |
| Married Families | $80,103 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,318 | $29,348 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.5%
Male Marriage Rate
40.5%
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
949
Number of Veterans
887
Male Veterans
62
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 339 |
| Vietnam | 203 |
| Second Gulf War | 164 |
| Korea | 65 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 377 |
| 75+ | 271 |
| 55 to 64 | 152 |
| 65 to 74 | 102 |
| 18 to 34 | 47 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 524 | 8.93% |
| Black | 425 | 6.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.8%
Labor Force Participation
49.5%
Employment Rate
3.8%
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
85.49%
Born in Jasper County, Mississippi
99.61%
Native Born
0.39%
Foreign Born
0.27%
Non Citizen
0.12%
Naturalized
99.61% of Jasper County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 85.49% having been born in Mississippi. 0.27% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.