Jasper County, Illinois

IL · FIPS 17079 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 9,180 #2,552 / 3,222
21th
Median Household Income $74,755 -0.5% #859 / 3,222
73th
Median Age 44.3 years +13.9% #864 / 3,222
73th
Median Home Value $125,500 -55.5% #2,568 / 3,222
20th
Median Gross Rent $793 -31.8% #2,156 / 3,222
33th
Poverty Rate 11.1% -12.2% #1,023 / 3,222
68th

Demographics

Jasper County has a population of 9,180, making it the #2,552 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.3 years, which is 13.9% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.8%
Native Born
1.2%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Jasper County is $74,755, ranking #859 out of 3,222 counties — 0.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.1% and unemployment stands at 4.2%.

Median Household Income
$74,755 −0.5% vs nat'l
Rank #859 of 3,222
73th percentile
Per Capita Income
$36,416 −11.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,356 of 3,222
58th percentile
Poverty Rate
11.1% −12.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,023 of 3,222
68th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.2% −21.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,428 of 3,222
56th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.9% −37.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,837 of 3,222
43th percentile
Mean Commute Time
29.2 min +5.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,019 of 3,222
68th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Jasper County is $125,500 (-55.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $793/mo and the homeownership rate is 85.2%.

Median Home Value
$125,500 −55.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,568 of 3,222
20th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$793 −31.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,156 of 3,222
33th percentile
Homeownership Rate
85.2% +32.3% vs nat'l
Rank #111 of 3,222
97th percentile
85.2% Homeownership

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Health

95.0% of residents in Jasper County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.6% above the national rate.

95.0% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
95.0% +3.6% vs nat'l
Rank #656 of 3,222
80th percentile

About Jasper County, Illinois

Jasper County, Illinois has a total population of 9,180, making it the 2,552nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jasper County is 44.3 years, which is 13.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Jasper County is $74,755, which ranks #859 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2%.

The median home value in Jasper County is $125,500, 55.5% below the national median. Renters in Jasper County pay a median gross rent of $793 per month. The homeownership rate is 85.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Jasper County, 20.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 37.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.2 min.

Jasper County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 96.8% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (1.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.3%).

All data for Jasper County, Illinois 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.