Jasper County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Jasper County, Texas has a population of 32,727, the 88th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $56,723 and the median home value is $136,400. The poverty rate is 20.7%.

Jasper County Quick Facts

Population 32,727

Median Household Income $56,72390% MOE ±$6,933

Median Home Value $136,40090% MOE ±$12,961

Poverty Rate 20.7%90% MOE ±3.0 pts

Unemployment Rate 13.3%90% MOE ±2.6 pts

Median Age 42.8 years90% MOE ±0.7 years

Homeownership Rate 79.0%90% MOE ±2.2 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 14.0%90% MOE ±2.0 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 89.5%

Cities/Places 6

Population 32,727 88th of 254

Median Income $56,723 28% lower than state

Poverty Rate 20.7%

Unemployment 13.3%

How Jasper County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	35,506	32,727	-7.8%
Median household income	$54,607	$56,723	No clear change (+3.9%)
Median home value¹	$124,178	$136,400	No clear change (+9.8%)
Median gross rent	$941	$848	No clear change (-9.9%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Jasper

$56,723

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Jasper

$136,400

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 22.5%

$25K-$50K 22.9%

$50K-$100K 28.7%

$100K+ 25.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.2%

$10K-$15K

4.9%

$15K-$20K

8.2%

$20K-$25K

5.2%

$25K-$30K

7.7%

$30K-$35K

2.9%

$35K-$40K

4.9%

$40K-$45K

2.8%

$45K-$50K

4.6%

$50K-$60K

6.3%

$60K-$75K

9.7%

$75K-$100K

12.8%

$100K-$125K

9.5%

$125K-$150K

5.9%

$150K-$200K

6.3%

$200K+

4.2%

Employment

13.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

53.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 79.0%

Renter 21.0%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $848/mo 17.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.3%

18-34

17.6%

35-54

24.1%

55-74

26.4%

75+

8.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

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	7,299	$45,078	27.0%	$130,100
Buna	2,249	$55,000	28.0%	$116,400
Kirbyville	2,032	$43,083	23.7%	$87,400
Sam Rayburn	1,366	$83,056	0.9%	$255,200
Evadale	949	$53,750	20.4%	$92,700
Browndell	141	N/A	38.3%	N/A

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Population Overview

Jasper County is located in Texas with a total population of 32,727. It is the 88th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jasper County is 42.8 years. This is 20% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jasper County is $56,723. This is 28% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.7%. This is 50% 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 13.3%. This is 152% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $136,400. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Jasper County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% 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 73.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 15.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (73.1% vs 39.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (7.0%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

14.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 59% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.5%.

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 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 32,727, making it the 88th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Jasper County?

The median household income in Jasper County is $56,723 with a poverty rate of 20.7%.

How many cities are in Jasper County, Texas?

Jasper County contains 6 Census-designated places.