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
Educational attainment is the headline number in Jasper County: 12.6% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. With 32,807 residents, Jasper County is a county in Texas.
The typical household earns $49,919, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is pronounced — at 19.7%, poverty is near the top of the range for US counties, above the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $125,900, with typical rent around $790.
Four-year-degree attainment is near the bottom of the range for US counties, 12.6%, below the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 4.1% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 28 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.