Jasper County, Georgia

GA · FIPS 13159 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 15,929 #2,103 / 3,222
35th
Median Household Income $60,134 -20.0% #2,071 / 3,222
36th
Median Age 41.8 years +7.5% #1,551 / 3,222
52th
Median Home Value $243,400 -13.7% #944 / 3,222
71th
Median Gross Rent $970 -16.6% #1,103 / 3,222
66th
Poverty Rate 16.0% +26.8% #2,118 / 3,222
34th

Demographics

Jasper County has a population of 15,929, making it the #2,103 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.8 years, which is 7.5% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.5%
Native Born
2.5%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Jasper County is $60,134, ranking #2,071 out of 3,222 counties — 20.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.0% and unemployment stands at 7.2%.

Median Household Income
$60,134 −20.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,071 of 3,222
36th percentile
Per Capita Income
$32,661 −20.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,993 of 3,222
38th percentile
Poverty Rate
16.0% +26.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,118 of 3,222
34th percentile
Unemployment Rate
7.2% +35.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,826 of 3,222
12th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.5% −42.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,082 of 3,222
35th percentile
Mean Commute Time
42.6 min +54.2% vs nat'l
Rank #31 of 3,222
99th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Jasper County is $243,400 (-13.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $970/mo and the homeownership rate is 85.6%.

Median Home Value
$243,400 −13.7% vs nat'l
Rank #944 of 3,222
71th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$970 −16.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,103 of 3,222
66th percentile
Homeownership Rate
85.6% +32.9% vs nat'l
Rank #98 of 3,222
97th percentile
85.6% Homeownership

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Health

87.1% of residents in Jasper County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.0% below the national rate.

87.1% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
87.1% −5.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,671 of 3,222
17th percentile

About Jasper County, Georgia

Jasper County, Georgia has a total population of 15,929, making it the 2,103rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jasper County is 41.8 years, which is 7.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Jasper County is $60,134, which ranks #2,071 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 20.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2%.

The median home value in Jasper County is $243,400, 13.7% below the national median. Renters in Jasper County pay a median gross rent of $970 per month. The homeownership rate is 85.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Jasper County, 19.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 42.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 42.6 min.

Jasper County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 74.1% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (16.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.0%).

All data for Jasper County, Georgia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.