Jasper County, Mississippi Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 55th-largest in Mississippi
The population of Jasper County, Mississippi is 16,211 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 55th-largest county in Mississippi. The median household income is $47,157, the median home value is $118,600, and the median age is 42.4.
The population of Jasper County has declined 7.1% since 2010 (17,013 → 15,799), a -0.53% annualized rate.
16,211
Population
-0.53%
Annual growth
24
People / sq mi
$47,157
Median Income
$118,600
Median Home Value
Jasper County covers 676 sq mi of land at 24.0 people per square mile.
About Jasper County, MS
What sets Jasper County apart is where people work — remote work is unusually rare here, at 1.5% versus 14.0% nationally. With 16,211 residents, Jasper County is a county in Mississippi.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $47,157, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 13.1%, above the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $118,600, with typical rent around $809.
Jasper County is among the least college-educated US counties, at 13.0% — below the national 35.0%. Home-based work is uncommon, at 1.5%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 32 minutes each way.
Jasper County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Jasper County had a population of 17,013 in 2010 and 15,799 in 2024, a -7.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 17,013 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.53%.
15,799
Population (2024)
17,013
Population (2010)
17,013
Peak (2010)
-0.53%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17,013 |
| 2011 | 16,857 |
| 2012 | 16,558 |
| 2013 | 16,490 |
| 2014 | 16,531 |
| 2015 | 16,549 |
| 2016 | 16,587 |
| 2017 | 16,570 |
| 2018 | 16,411 |
| 2019 | 16,368 |
| 2020 | 16,352 |
| 2021 | 16,155 |
| 2022 | 16,020 |
| 2023 | 15,970 |
| 2024 | 15,799 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 45.2% |
| Black or African American | 53.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
42.4
Median Age
50.5%
Female
49.5%
Male
21.2%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 19.0% · Seniors (65+): 21.2%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $47,157$-7,758 vs state |
| Mean household income | $59,344 |
| Per-capita income | $24,538 |
| Poverty rate | 13.1%-1.2% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.0% |
| Employment-to-population | 47.8% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Jasper County is manufacturing, accounting for 25.1% of workers.
How residents commute
0.4%
Drive alone
0.3%
Carpool
90.7%
Public transit
1.5%
Work from home
31.7 min
Avg commute
Housing
$118,600$-42,800 vs state
Median home value
$809
Median rent
83.2%
Homeownership rate
8,097
Total housing units
78.9%
Occupied
21.1%
Vacant
16.8%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
90.1%
With health insurance
86.8%
With broadband internet
15.1%
Foreign-born
6.6%
Veterans (18+)
22.2%
With a disability
99.7%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
89.6%
High School+
13.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Jasper County, Mississippi has a population of 16,211 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 55th-largest county in Mississippi. Population density is 24 people per square mile.
The population of Jasper County has declined 7.1% since 2010 (17,013 → 15,799), a -0.53% annualized rate.
The median household income in Jasper County, Mississippi is $47,157, with mean (average) household income of $59,344 and per-capita income of $24,538. 13.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Jasper County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are Black or African American (53.2%), White (45.2%), Hispanic or Latino (0.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Jasper County, Mississippi is 42.4 years. Residents are 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
The median home value in Jasper County is $118,600 and median monthly rent is $809. 83.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 8,097 total housing units, 21.1% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Jasper County, Mississippi is manufacturing, employing 25.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.
Jackson is among the largest cities associated with Jasper County, Mississippi, with a population of 149,827.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.