Population 32,166 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Jasper County
Household size in Jasper County
| Period | Jasper County | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.99 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.94 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.76 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.41 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.58 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Jasper County run small, averaging 2.41 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.99, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the southeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Jasper County
| Period | Jasper County | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.7 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.2 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.2 | 40.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.4 | 41.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +12.7 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 48.4, Jasper County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 35.7 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only two of South Carolina's 46 counties are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Jasper County
| Period | Jasper County | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.2% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.7% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.7% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in eight households in Jasper County (13.2%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 6.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Jasper County
Renters in Jasper County
| Period | Jasper County | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.4% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.0% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.3% | 30.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.8% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Jasper County is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over half of owners (52.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 4.6 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Jasper County
| Period | Jasper County | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.3% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.7% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.4% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.9 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
A few more homes sit empty in Jasper County than nationally: 11.4%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Jasper County
| Period | Jasper County | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1995 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2001 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +17 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Jasper County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2001, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the northwest has the oldest housing. No other South Carolina county has newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Jasper County
| Period | Jasper County | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $760 | $780 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $799 | $859 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $982 | $984 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,224 | $1,294 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$464 | +$514 | +$606 |
Rent in Jasper County runs $1,224 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $464 a month since 2006–10, up 61%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 32.4% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Jasper County
Bachelor's degrees in Jasper County
| Period | Jasper County | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 25.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.7% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.1% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.6% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.5 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a quarter of adults 25 and older in Jasper County (25.6%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 15.5 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the northwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Jasper County
| Period | Jasper County | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.5% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.0% | 85.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.3% | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.5% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +17.0 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Jasper County have finished high school as nationally: 90.5%, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 17.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Jasper County
| Period | Jasper County | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Jasper County is close to the national rate: 5.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in South Carolina overall (4.9%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.5 points, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Jasper County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper County | 2.41 | 48.4 | 13.2% | 22.8% | 11.4% | 2001 | $1,224 | 25.6% | 90.5% | 5.7% |
| Beaufort County | 2.41 | 47.3 | 8.0% | 24.1% | 13.3% | 1999 | $1,836 | 45.4% | 94.9% | 2.5% |
| Bulloch County | 2.50 | 34.4 | 13.6% | 46.9% | 10.8% | 1994 | $1,074 | 32.7% | 90.0% | 8.1% |
| Candler County | 2.63 | 39.9 | 6.9% | 38.0% | 10.7% | 1984 | $728 | 15.6% | 83.0% | 3.0% |
| Emanuel County | 2.67 | 38.2 | 16.8% | 39.2% | 16.7% | 1982 | $760 | 13.0% | 80.1% | 8.9% |
| Treutlen County | 2.69 | 38.5 | 15.5% | 34.7% | 17.4% | 1987 | $763 | 10.3% | 74.3% | 6.3% |
| Laurens County | 2.73 | 39.7 | 18.8% | 35.7% | 15.8% | 1987 | $935 | 19.5% | 87.2% | 5.3% |
| Bleckley County | 2.45 | 40.7 | 15.3% | 27.1% | 18.2% | 1984 | $845 | 22.5% | 86.9% | 7.3% |
| Houston County | 2.72 | 37.5 | 15.5% | 33.1% | 9.0% | 1993 | $1,388 | 32.5% | 92.0% | 5.2% |
| Peach County | 2.56 | 38.1 | 14.3% | 30.4% | 16.2% | 1985 | $986 | 22.6% | 88.2% | 6.6% |
| Macon County | 2.45 | 41.6 | 15.5% | 34.6% | 17.4% | 1981 | $632 | 10.8% | 76.6% | 9.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Fannin County, GA · Susquehanna County, PA · Sunflower County, MS · Sumner County, KS · Sullivan County, IN · Stutsman County, ND · Franklin County, IN · Fillmore County, MN · Fayette County, TX · Talbot County, MD
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Jasper County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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