Jasper County, Texas Demographics 2026

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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 36% lower. 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%.