Jasper, Minnesota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 818, Jasper's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Jasper is a small community located in Minnesota, within Rock County. The total population is 818. It ranks as the 391st most populous out of 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jasper is 34.6 years. This is 11% lower than the state median of 38.8 years. With 38.8% of the population under 18, Jasper has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jasper is $50,446. This is 43% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 38% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.5%. This is 131% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 1.1%. This is 73% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $76,900. Housing costs are 77% lower than the state median of $329,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Jasper is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 84.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Jasper is White (non-Hispanic), making up 65.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 22.0%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (22.0% vs 6.4%). The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 5.1%.

Education

13.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 65% lower than the state rate of 39.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Jasper, Minnesota is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Minnesota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.