Jasper County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 89th-largest in Texas
The population of Jasper County, Texas is 32,807 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 89th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $49,919, the median home value is $125,900, and the median age is 42.5.
The population of Jasper County has declined 8.0% since 2010 (35,775 → 32,907), a -0.60% annualized rate.
32,807
Population
-0.60%
Annual growth
35
People / sq mi
$49,919
Median Income
$125,900
Median Home Value
Jasper County covers 939 sq mi of land at 35.0 people per square mile.
About Jasper County, TX
Jasper County is a county in Texas with a population of 32,807. It ranks #89 among counties in Texas by population. The median age is 42.5, older than the national median. The population is 49.1% male and 50.9% female.
The median household income in Jasper County is $49,919, below the US median of $74,580. 19.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $125,900, with monthly rent averaging $790. The homeownership rate of 77.7% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Jasper County reflects 12.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 4.1% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 28.4 minutes each way.
Jasper County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Jasper County had a population of 35,775 in 2010 and 32,907 in 2024, a -8.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 36,201 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: -0.57%.
32,907
Population (2024)
35,775
Population (2010)
36,201
Peak (2011)
-0.57%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 35,775 |
| 2011 | 36,201 |
| 2012 | 35,855 |
| 2013 | 35,615 |
| 2014 | 35,425 |
| 2015 | 35,268 |
| 2016 | 35,443 |
| 2017 | 35,580 |
| 2018 | 35,802 |
| 2019 | 35,610 |
| 2020 | 32,923 |
| 2021 | 32,560 |
| 2022 | 32,518 |
| 2023 | 32,725 |
| 2024 | 32,907 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 74.9% |
| Black or African American | 15.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
42.5
Median Age
50.9%
Female
49.1%
Male
20.7%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 19.2% · Seniors (65+): 20.7%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $49,919$-26,373 vs state |
| Mean household income | $74,872 |
| Per-capita income | $32,261 |
| Poverty rate | 19.7%+9.2% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 7.8% |
| Employment-to-population | 47.8% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Jasper County is professional & business services, accounting for 25.5% of workers.
How residents commute
0.8%
Drive alone
1.9%
Carpool
79.4%
Public transit
4.1%
Work from home
28.4 min
Avg commute
Housing
$125,900$-134,500 vs state
Median home value
$790
Median rent
77.7%
Homeownership rate
16,558
Total housing units
82.5%
Occupied
17.5%
Vacant
22.3%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
81.3%
With health insurance
92.6%
With broadband internet
16.7%
Foreign-born
7.4%
Veterans (18+)
13.9%
With a disability
94.3%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
88.3%
High School+
12.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Jasper County, Texas has a population of 32,807 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 89th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 35 people per square mile.
The population of Jasper County has declined 8.0% since 2010 (35,775 → 32,907), a -0.60% annualized rate.
The median household income in Jasper County, Texas is $49,919, with mean (average) household income of $74,872 and per-capita income of $32,261. 19.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Jasper County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (74.9%), Black or African American (15.4%), Hispanic or Latino (1.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Jasper County, Texas is 42.5 years. Residents are 50.9% female and 49.1% male.
The median home value in Jasper County is $125,900 and median monthly rent is $790. 77.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 16,558 total housing units, 17.5% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Jasper County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 25.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 7.8%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Jasper County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.