Jasper County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Jasper County is located in Indiana with a total population of 33,198. It is the 49th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jasper County is 41.4 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jasper County is $79,634. This is 14% higher than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 1% higher. The poverty rate stands at 6.9%. This is 43% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $204,400. Housing costs are 1% higher than the state median of $201,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Jasper County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Jasper County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.3%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

18.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 28.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.1%.