Jasper County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Jasper County is located in Georgia with a total population of 15,345. It is the 107th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jasper County is 43.1 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jasper County is $59,574. This is 20% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 24% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.0%. This is 4% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 7.2%. This is 42% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $219,700. Housing costs are 19% lower than the state median of $272,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 84.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Jasper County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 17.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.8%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

19.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.0%.