Jasper County, South Carolina Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 30th-largest in South Carolina

The population of Jasper County, South Carolina is 30,658 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 30th-largest county in South Carolina. The median household income is $63,503, the median home value is $269,400, and the median age is 44.3.

The population of Jasper County has grown 42.8% since 2010 (24,949 → 35,618), a +2.58% annualized rate.

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

30,658

Population

+2.58%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$63,503

Median Income

$269,400

Median Home Value

Jasper County covers 655 sq mi of land at 46.8 people per square mile.

About Jasper County, SC

Jasper County is a county in South Carolina with a population of 30,658. It ranks #30 among counties in South Carolina by population. The median age is 44.3, older than the national median. The population is 50.1% male and 49.9% female.

The median household income in Jasper County is $63,503, below the US median of $74,580. 12.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $269,400, with monthly rent averaging $1,307. The homeownership rate of 76.0% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Jasper County reflects 25.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 6.4% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 28.9 minutes each way.

Jasper County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Jasper County had a population of 24,949 in 2010 and 35,618 in 2024, a 42.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 35,618 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.60%.

35,618

Population (2024)

24,949

Population (2010)

35,618

Peak (2024)

2.60%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	24,949	-	-	estimate
2011	25,303	+354	+1.42%	estimate
2012	25,743	+440	+1.74%	estimate
2013	26,348	+605	+2.35%	estimate
2014	26,712	+364	+1.38%	estimate
2015	27,490	+778	+2.91%	estimate
2016	28,122	+632	+2.30%	estimate
2017	28,556	+434	+1.54%	estimate
2018	29,228	+672	+2.35%	estimate
2019	30,294	+1,066	+3.65%	estimate
2020	29,148	-1,146	-3.78%	estimate
2021	30,434	+1,286	+4.41%	estimate
2022	31,988	+1,554	+5.11%	estimate
2023	33,642	+1,654	+5.17%	estimate
2024	35,618	+1,976	+5.87%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	47.0%
Black or African American	34.4%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.9%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

44.3

Median Age

49.9%

Female

50.1%

Male

21.9%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.6%

5–9

5.0%

10–14

5.3%

15–19

5.1%

20–24

5.9%

25–34

11.8%

35–44

12.1%

45–54

11.1%

55–59

7.9%

60–64

8.1%

65–74

14.6%

75–84

5.8%

85+

1.5%

Children (under 15): 15.9% · Seniors (65+): 21.9%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$63,503$-3,315 vs state
Mean household income	$78,167
Per-capita income	$32,505
Poverty rate	12.6%+2.5% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.7%
Employment-to-population	50.4%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

16.7%

Finance & real estate

11.3%

Construction

10.8%

Education & health care

10.3%

Information

6.9%

Public administration

6.5%

Manufacturing

6.3%

Retail trade

5.9%

The largest employment sector in Jasper County is professional & business services, accounting for 16.7% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

1.1%

Carpool

79.2%

Public transit

6.4%

Work from home

28.9 min

Avg commute

Housing

$269,400+$32,700 vs state

Median home value

$1,307

Median rent

76.0%

Homeownership rate

13,868

Total housing units

89.6%

Occupied

10.4%

Vacant

24.0%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

87.1%

With health insurance

91.4%

With broadband internet

43.2%

Foreign-born

9.0%

Veterans (18+)

15.3%

With a disability

82.4%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

90.2%

High School+

25.9%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in South Carolina

Charleston (152,014)Columbia (138,019)North Charleston (117,460)Mount Pleasant (92,662)Rock Hill (74,769)Greenville (71,755)Summerville (51,262)Goose Creek (46,964)Sumter (43,065)Florence (40,205)All South Carolina cities →

Other counties in South Carolina

Greenville County (537,575)Richland County (418,725)Charleston County (414,711)Horry County (368,937)Spartanburg County (338,096)Lexington County (300,370)York County (288,559)Berkeley County (238,723)Anderson County (207,218)Beaufort County (192,123)All South Carolina counties →

Part of South Carolina

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Metro areas in South Carolina

Charlotte (2,712,818)Greenville (945,301)Columbia (839,868)Charleston (817,756)Augusta (618,022)Myrtle Beach (368,937)Spartanburg (365,086)Hilton Head Island (222,781)All US metros →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Jasper County, South Carolina has a population of 30,658 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 30th-largest county in South Carolina. Population density is 47 people per square mile.

The population of Jasper County has grown 42.8% since 2010 (24,949 → 35,618), a +2.58% annualized rate.

The median household income in Jasper County, South Carolina is $63,503, with mean (average) household income of $78,167 and per-capita income of $32,505. 12.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Jasper County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (47.0%), Black or African American (34.4%), Hispanic or Latino (1.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Jasper County, South Carolina is 44.3 years. Residents are 49.9% female and 50.1% male.

The median home value in Jasper County is $269,400 and median monthly rent is $1,307. 76.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 13,868 total housing units, 10.4% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Jasper County, South Carolina is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 16.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

Charleston is among the largest cities associated with Jasper County, South Carolina, with a population of 152,014.