Jasper County, Texas Demographics 2026
Jasper County, Texas has a population of 32,807, the 89th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $49,919 and the median home value is $125,900. The poverty rate is 22.3%.
Jasper County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Jasper County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper | 7,215 | $42,407 | 28.7% | $130,200 |
| Buna | 2,030 | $66,339 | 13.7% | $111,700 |
| Kirbyville | 2,027 | $34,688 | 34.3% | $88,800 |
| Sam Rayburn | 1,163 | $80,500 | 4.2% | $232,000 |
| Evadale | 974 | $63,929 | 14.3% | $86,400 |
| Browndell | 131 | N/A | 42.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Jasper County is located in Texas with a total population of 32,807. It is the 89th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Jasper County is 42.5 years. This is 20% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Jasper County is $49,919. This is 35% lower than the state median of $76,292. It is also 36% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 22.3%. This is 61% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. 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 14.0%. This is 173% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $125,900. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Jasper County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Jasper County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 15.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (73.7% vs 39.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (6.9%) is well below the state average of 39.5%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.
Education
12.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 62% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Jasper County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Texas 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, Texas?
Jasper County has a population of 32,807, making it the 89th most populous county in Texas.
What is the median income in Jasper County?
The median household income in Jasper County is $49,919 with a poverty rate of 22.3%.
How many cities are in Jasper County, Texas?
Jasper County contains 6 Census-designated places.