Jasper County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Jasper County is located in Missouri with a total population of 123,532. It is the 9th most populous county out of 115 in Missouri. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jasper County is 36.6 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jasper County is $57,525. This is 17% lower than the state median of $68,920. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 27% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.4%. This is 45% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 1% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $158,500. Housing costs are 26% lower than the state median of $215,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Jasper County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 63.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% lower than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Jasper County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.5%. The Black or African American population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (9.5% vs 5.1%).

Education

25.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.8%.