Jasper County, Missouri Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 9th-largest in Missouri
The population of Jasper County, Missouri is 123,532 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 9th-largest county in Missouri. The median household income is $57,525, the median home value is $158,500, and the median age is 36.6.
The population of Jasper County has grown 7.5% since 2010 (117,662 → 126,479), a +0.52% annualized rate.
123,532
Population
+0.52%
Annual growth
193
People / sq mi
$57,525
Median Income
$158,500
Median Home Value
Jasper County covers 639 sq mi of land at 193.5 people per square mile.
About Jasper County, MO
Jasper County is a county in Missouri with a population of 123,532. It ranks #9 among counties in Missouri by population. The median age is 36.6, younger than the national median. The population is 49.1% male and 50.9% female.
The median household income in Jasper County is $57,525, below the US median of $74,580. 12.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $158,500, with monthly rent averaging $904. The homeownership rate of 63.2% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Jasper County reflects 25.1% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 8.1% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 19.3 minutes each way.
Jasper County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Jasper County had a population of 117,662 in 2010 and 126,479 in 2024, a 7.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 126,479 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.52%.
126,479
Population (2024)
117,662
Population (2010)
126,479
Peak (2024)
0.52%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 117,662 |
| 2011 | 115,313 |
| 2012 | 115,813 |
| 2013 | 116,814 |
| 2014 | 117,801 |
| 2015 | 118,623 |
| 2016 | 119,304 |
| 2017 | 120,113 |
| 2018 | 120,349 |
| 2019 | 121,228 |
| 2020 | 122,896 |
| 2021 | 123,324 |
| 2022 | 123,969 |
| 2023 | 125,117 |
| 2024 | 126,479 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85.2% |
| Black or African American | 1.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
36.6
Median Age
50.9%
Female
49.1%
Male
15.9%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 20.6% · Seniors (65+): 15.9%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $57,525$-11,395 vs state |
| Mean household income | $75,406 |
| Per-capita income | $29,914 |
| Poverty rate | 12.5%+4.1% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6% |
| Employment-to-population | 61.0% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Jasper County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.0% of workers.
How residents commute
0.2%
Drive alone
1.4%
Carpool
80.1%
Public transit
8.1%
Work from home
19.3 min
Avg commute
Housing
$158,500$-57,100 vs state
Median home value
$904
Median rent
63.2%
Homeownership rate
53,749
Total housing units
90.0%
Occupied
10.0%
Vacant
36.8%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
87.2%
With health insurance
94.5%
With broadband internet
35.0%
Foreign-born
8.0%
Veterans (18+)
16.3%
With a disability
93.0%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
88.8%
High School+
25.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Jasper County, Missouri has a population of 123,532 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 9th-largest county in Missouri. Population density is 193 people per square mile.
The population of Jasper County has grown 7.5% since 2010 (117,662 → 126,479), a +0.52% annualized rate.
The median household income in Jasper County, Missouri is $57,525, with mean (average) household income of $75,406 and per-capita income of $29,914. 12.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Jasper County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (85.2%), Hispanic or Latino (3.5%), Black or African American (1.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Jasper County, Missouri is 36.6 years. Residents are 50.9% female and 49.1% male.
The median home value in Jasper County is $158,500 and median monthly rent is $904. 63.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 53,749 total housing units, 10.0% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Jasper County, Missouri is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.
Kansas City is among the largest cities associated with Jasper County, Missouri, with a population of 508,233.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.