Jasper County, Iowa Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Jasper County is located in Iowa with a total population of 37,864. It is the 17th most populous county out of 99 in Iowa.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jasper County is 41.4 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jasper County is $70,128. This is 4% lower than the state median of $73,147. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 11% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.2%. This is 26% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.0%. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. This is 35% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $176,800. Housing costs are 10% lower than the state median of $195,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Jasper County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 71.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Jasper County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.9%. The Black or African American population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

19.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.4%.