Jasper County, Illinois Demographics 2026

Name: Jasper County, Illinois Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Jasper County, Illinois has a population of 9,180, the 88th most populous county in Illinois. The median household income is $74,755 and the median home value is $125,500. The poverty rate is 11.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Jasper County Quick Facts

Population 9,180

Median Household Income $74,755

Median Home Value $125,500

Poverty Rate 11.1%

Unemployment Rate 4.2%

Median Age 44.3 years

Homeownership Rate 85.2%

Affordability Ratio 1.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 20.9%

High School Graduation 91.8%

Cities/Places 8

Population 9,180 88th of 102

Median Income $74,755 10% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.1%

Unemployment 4.2%

How Jasper County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	9,233	9,180	-0.6%
Median household income	$71,094	$74,755	+5.1%
Median home value	$122,900	$125,500	+2.1%

Median Household Income

Jasper

$74,755

$83,390

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Jasper

$125,500

$263,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.0%

$25K-$50K 17.2%

$50K-$100K 31.2%

$100K+ 35.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.7%

$10K-$15K

5.0%

$15K-$20K

4.2%

$20K-$25K

3.0%

$25K-$30K

3.9%

$30K-$35K

2.1%

$35K-$40K

3.6%

$40K-$45K

4.3%

$45K-$50K

3.3%

$50K-$60K

6.2%

$60K-$75K

10.8%

$75K-$100K

14.2%

$100K-$125K

9.6%

$125K-$150K

10.3%

$150K-$200K

9.8%

$200K+

5.8%

Employment

4.2% Unemployment Rate State: 5.8%|National: 5.2%

67.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 85.2%

Renter 14.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $793/mo 12.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.5%

18-34

17.5%

35-54

23.7%

55-74

27.5%

75+

8.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 61 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Jasper County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Newton	2,932	$61,761	11.1%	$95,400
Willow Hill	304	$36,591	40.1%	$50,000
Ste. Marie	281	$86,250	4.3%	$102,400
Wheeler	130	$20,568	46.9%	N/A
Yale	66	$37,917	54.5%	$67,900
Hidalgo	60	$65,156	25.0%	N/A
Rose Hill	54	$41,250	29.6%	N/A
West Liberty	43	$35,556	0.0%	$52,000

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Population Overview

Jasper County is located in Illinois with a total population of 9,180. It is the 88th most populous county out of 102 in Illinois. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jasper County is 44.3 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jasper County is $74,755. This is 10% lower than the state median of $83,390. It is also 7% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.1%. This is 6% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $125,500. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $263,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Jasper County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 85.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% higher than the state average of 67.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Jasper County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (96.8% vs 58.1%). The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 13.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 18.8%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 5.9%.

Education

20.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 37.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Jasper County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Illinois and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Jasper County, Illinois?

Jasper County has a population of 9,180, making it the 88th most populous county in Illinois.

What is the median income in Jasper County?

The median household income in Jasper County is $74,755 with a poverty rate of 11.1%.

How many cities are in Jasper County, Illinois?

Jasper County contains 8 Census-designated places.