Jasper County, Iowa

IA · FIPS 19099 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 37,954 #1,252 / 3,222
61th
Median Household Income $71,311 -5.1% #1,100 / 3,222
66th
Median Age 41.3 years +6.2% #1,706 / 3,222
47th
Median Home Value $186,300 -33.9% #1,560 / 3,222
52th
Median Gross Rent $836 -28.1% #1,847 / 3,222
43th
Poverty Rate 8.3% -34.1% #418 / 3,222
87th

Demographics

Jasper County has a population of 37,954, making it the #1,252 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.3 years, which is 6.2% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.2%
Native Born
2.8%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Jasper County is $71,311, ranking #1,100 out of 3,222 counties — 5.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 8.3% and unemployment stands at 5.7%.

Median Household Income
$71,311 −5.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,100 of 3,222
66th percentile
Per Capita Income
$39,394 −4.5% vs nat'l
Rank #896 of 3,222
72th percentile
Poverty Rate
8.3% −34.1% vs nat'l
Rank #418 of 3,222
87th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.7% +7.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,383 of 3,222
26th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.0% −40.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,999 of 3,222
38th percentile
Mean Commute Time
25.6 min −7.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,788 of 3,222
45th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Jasper County is $186,300 (-33.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $836/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.3%.

Median Home Value
$186,300 −33.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,560 of 3,222
52th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$836 −28.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,847 of 3,222
43th percentile
Homeownership Rate
72.3% +12.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,964 of 3,222
39th percentile
72.3% Homeownership

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Health

95.5% of residents in Jasper County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.1% above the national rate.

95.5% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
95.5% +4.1% vs nat'l
Rank #448 of 3,222
86th percentile

About Jasper County, Iowa

Jasper County, Iowa has a total population of 37,954, making it the 1,252nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jasper County is 41.3 years, which is 6.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Jasper County is $71,311, which ranks #1,100 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 5.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7%.

The median home value in Jasper County is $186,300, 33.9% below the national median. Renters in Jasper County pay a median gross rent of $836 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Jasper County, 20.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 40.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.6 min.

Jasper County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.8% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.1%).

All data for Jasper County, Iowa 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.