Jasper County, Mississippi Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Jasper County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 16,211. It is the 55th most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jasper County is 42.4 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jasper County is $47,157. This is 14% lower than the state median of $54,915. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 40% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.9%. This is about average than the state poverty rate of 19.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $118,600. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $161,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, 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 20% higher than the state average of 69.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Jasper County is Black or African American, making up 53.2% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 44.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 3.6%. The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 1.0%.

Education

13.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 24.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.6%.