Population 10,495 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Jasper
Household size in Jasper
| Period | Jasper | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.46 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.07 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.65 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.13 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.33 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Jasper is a place of small households, averaging 2.13 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.46, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only seven of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
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
| Period | Jasper | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.9 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.0 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.4 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.7 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.8 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Jasper is 41.7 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.9, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the east.
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
| Period | Jasper | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.3% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.4% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.9 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in six households in Jasper (16.4%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 5.9 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
Renters in Jasper
| Period | Jasper | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.5% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.4% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 35.0% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Jasper is about as common as it is nationally: 35.0% of households rent, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 70.7% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the northeast. The renter share is up 7.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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
| Period | Jasper | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.9% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 24.1% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Jasper: 13.9% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 2.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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
| Period | Jasper | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +8 | +6 |
Homes in Jasper are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1981, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in Texas overall, where the median home dates to 1992. The median year built has moved up from 1976 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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
| Period | Jasper | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $660 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $684 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $852 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $935 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$275 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in Jasper pays $935 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $275 a month from 2006–10, a 42% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 38.2% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the north.
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
Bachelor's degrees in Jasper
| Period | Jasper | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.5% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.1% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.3% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Jasper: 15.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is down 1.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the east.
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
| Period | Jasper | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.0% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.9% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.9% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.7% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Jasper is close to the national rate: 88.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in Texas overall (85.8%). The share with a diploma has risen 6.7 points since 2006–10, as it has 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
| Period | Jasper | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.9% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Jasper: 10.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people, only 20 have higher unemployment. Unemployment has risen 3.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper | 2.13 | 41.7 | 16.4% | 35.0% | 13.9% | 1981 | $935 | 15.3% | 88.7% | 10.9% |
| Curtis | 2.17 | 47.1 | 16.5% | 20.9% | 9.9% | 1990 | $1,042 | 15.0% | 92.5% | 11.4% |
| Holly Springs | 2.14 | 45.7 | 7.2% | 12.4% | 23.2% | 1973 | $873 | 6.3% | 87.5% | 2.4% |
| Erin | 2.23 | 44.2 | 19.4% | 19.2% | 17.4% | 1994 | $1,263 | 19.8% | 92.2% | 18.3% |
| Harrisburg | 2.40 | 41.4 | 12.2% | 19.3% | 20.2% | 1997 | $888 | 13.5% | 89.1% | 9.0% |
| Sam Rayburn | 2.12 | 53.6 | 7.1% | 17.7% | 43.3% | 1989 | $1,172 | 27.6% | 97.3% | 10.1% |
| Brookeland | 2.11 | 55.2 | 4.9% | 16.1% | 44.3% | 1987 | $1,089 | 26.7% | 97.3% | 7.8% |
| Browndell | 2.28 | 47.7 | 5.1% | 17.8% | 26.5% | 1993 | $912 | 20.9% | 94.7% | 5.0% |
| Mattox | 2.65 | 39.9 | 15.5% | 12.9% | 40.0% | 1994 | $1,073 | 4.8% | 79.6% | 10.0% |
| Newton | 2.76 | 42.1 | 15.2% | 29.7% | 16.9% | 1977 | $991 | 9.9% | 88.3% | 11.6% |
| Rockland | 2.35 | 47.2 | 13.0% | 13.0% | 43.8% | 1994 | $762 | 16.3% | 82.9% | 6.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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. 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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