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Population Review

Jasper County, Illinois Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 88th-largest in Illinois

The population of Jasper County, Illinois is 9,233 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 88th-largest county in Illinois. The median household income is $71,094, the median home value is $122,900, and the median age is 44.2.

The population of Jasper County has declined 6.5% since 2010 (9,725 → 9,092), a -0.48% annualized rate.

Jasper County within Illinois · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

9,233

Population

-0.48%

Annual growth

19

People / sq mi

$71,094

Median Income

$122,900

Median Home Value

Jasper County covers 495 sq mi of land at 18.7 people per square mile.

About Jasper County, IL

Jasper County is a county in Illinois with a population of 9,233. It ranks #88 among counties in Illinois by population. The median age is 44.2, older than the national median. The population is 50.7% male and 49.3% female.

The median household income in Jasper County is $71,094, near the US median of $74,580. 5.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $122,900, with monthly rent averaging $766. The homeownership rate of 82.8% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Jasper County reflects 20.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 6.9% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 30.0 minutes each way.

Jasper County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Jasper County had a population of 9,725 in 2010 and 9,092 in 2024, a -6.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 9,755 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: -0.47%.

2011 · 10K20102024

9,092

Population (2024)

9,725

Population (2010)

9,755

Peak (2011)

-0.47%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
20109,725
20119,755
20129,674
20139,608
20149,633
20159,630
20169,557
20179,504
20189,589
20199,618
20209,255
20219,210
20229,185
20239,156
20249,092

Race & Ethnicity

White97.1%
Black or African American0.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.1%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

44.2

Median Age

49.3%

Female

50.7%

Male

20.5%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.9%
5–9
6.7%
10–14
5.8%
15–19
6.5%
20–24
4.7%
25–34
10.2%
35–44
11.6%
45–54
12.2%
55–59
6.5%
60–64
9.3%
65–74
11.9%
75–84
5.2%
85+
3.4%

Children (under 15): 18.4% · Seniors (65+): 20.5%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$71,094$-10,608 vs state
Mean household income$90,366
Per-capita income$36,847
Poverty rate5.5%-2.7% vs state
Unemployment rate2.4%
Employment-to-population63.3%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
20.3%
Manufacturing
13.5%
Retail trade
11.6%
Agriculture
9.0%
Construction
7.0%
Education & health care
4.9%
Arts, entertainment & food
4.9%
Public administration
4.0%

The largest employment sector in Jasper County is professional & business services, accounting for 20.3% of workers.

How residents commute

0.7%

Drive alone

0.5%

Carpool

84.8%

Public transit

6.9%

Work from home

30.0 min

Avg commute

Housing

$122,900$-127,600 vs state

Median home value

$766

Median rent

82.8%

Homeownership rate

4,227

Total housing units

89.1%

Occupied

10.9%

Vacant

17.2%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

95.2%

With health insurance

94.7%

With broadband internet

11.1%

Foreign-born

6.6%

Veterans (18+)

15.9%

With a disability

98.5%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

93.1%

High School+

20.6%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Jasper County, Illinois has a population of 9,233 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 88th-largest county in Illinois. Population density is 19 people per square mile.

The population of Jasper County has declined 6.5% since 2010 (9,725 → 9,092), a -0.48% annualized rate.

The median household income in Jasper County, Illinois is $71,094, with mean (average) household income of $90,366 and per-capita income of $36,847. 5.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Jasper County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (97.1%), Hispanic or Latino (1.1%), Black or African American (0.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Jasper County, Illinois is 44.2 years. Residents are 49.3% female and 50.7% male.

The median home value in Jasper County is $122,900 and median monthly rent is $766. 82.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 4,227 total housing units, 10.9% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Jasper County, Illinois is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 20.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.

Chicago is among the largest cities associated with Jasper County, Illinois, with a population of 2,707,648.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.