Jasper County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Name: Jasper County, Missouri Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Jasper County, Missouri has a population of 124,357, the 9th most populous county in Missouri. The median household income is $60,694 and the median home value is $166,900. The poverty rate is 17.0%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Jasper County Quick Facts

Population 124,357

Median Household Income $60,694

Median Home Value $166,900

Poverty Rate 17.0%

Unemployment Rate 3.6%

Median Age 36.8 years

Homeownership Rate 62.8%

Affordability Ratio 2.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 25.3%

High School Graduation 89.1%

Cities/Places 22

Population 124,357 9th of 115

Median Income $60,694 14% lower than state

Poverty Rate 17.0%

Unemployment 3.6%

How Jasper County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	123,532	124,357	+0.7%
Median household income	$57,525	$60,694	+5.5%
Median home value	$158,500	$166,900	+5.3%

Median Household Income

Jasper

$60,694

$70,702

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Jasper

$166,900

$230,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 20.1%

$25K-$50K 22.0%

$50K-$100K 32.4%

$100K+ 25.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.2%

$10K-$15K

5.3%

$15K-$20K

4.7%

$20K-$25K

4.9%

$25K-$30K

4.3%

$30K-$35K

4.1%

$35K-$40K

4.9%

$40K-$45K

4.6%

$45K-$50K

4.2%

$50K-$60K

7.4%

$60K-$75K

11.2%

$75K-$100K

13.8%

$100K-$125K

9.5%

$125K-$150K

5.9%

$150K-$200K

5.3%

$200K+

4.9%

Employment

3.6% Unemployment Rate State: 4.0%|National: 5.2%

63.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 62.8%

Renter 37.2%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $973/mo 19.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.6%

18-34

22.9%

35-54

24.7%

55-74

21.3%

75+

6.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 40 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Jasper County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Joplin	52,593	$52,097	16.9%	$168,300
Carthage	15,574	$51,328	27.2%	$146,800
Webb City	13,221	$65,469	20.5%	$169,100
Carl Junction	8,339	$82,879	8.4%	$218,300
Oronogo	2,804	$91,563	5.0%	$188,500
Duquesne	2,257	$54,135	14.2%	$184,200
Carterville	2,074	$58,849	18.3%	$97,600
Duenweg	1,918	$63,375	20.9%	$128,900
Sarcoxie	1,574	$41,705	25.4%	$94,100
Airport Drive	941	$69,063	10.8%	$251,100
Jasper	808	$51,458	13.2%	$126,200
Alba	624	$51,510	32.4%	$83,200
Asbury	459	N/A	4.8%	$117,500
Carytown	365	$78,500	16.4%	$291,000
Fidelity	353	$83,750	9.2%	$166,300
Purcell	324	N/A	31.5%	$87,700
Reeds	208	$35,750	52.4%	$114,600
Neck City	193	$71,607	8.3%	$97,400
Waco	154	$59,250	25.3%	$116,500
Brooklyn Heights	106	$73,750	1.9%	$133,100
La Russell	95	$48,750	17.9%	$67,800
Avilla	70	N/A	7.1%	$85,000

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Population Overview

Jasper County is located in Missouri with a total population of 124,357. It is the 9th most populous county out of 115 in Missouri. The county encompasses 22 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jasper County is 36.8 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 39.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jasper County is $60,694. This is 14% lower than the state median of $70,702. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.0%. This is 35% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 4.0%. The median home value is $166,900. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $230,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Jasper County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 62.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% lower than the state average of 68.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Jasper County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.8%. The Black or African American population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 10.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (9.8% vs 5.2%).

Education

25.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 32.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Jasper County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Missouri and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Jasper County, Missouri?

Jasper County has a population of 124,357, making it the 9th most populous county in Missouri.

What is the median income in Jasper County?

The median household income in Jasper County is $60,694 with a poverty rate of 17.0%.

How many cities are in Jasper County, Missouri?

Jasper County contains 22 Census-designated places.