Jasper County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28061 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,059 | — | #2,095 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $48,660 | -35.2% | #2,848 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.9 years | +7.7% | #1,527 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $107,100 | -62.0% | #2,892 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $724 | -37.7% | #2,618 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.4% | +54.2% | #2,616 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Jasper County has a population of 16,059, making it the #2,095 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.9 years, which is 7.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Jasper County is $48,660, ranking #2,848 out of 3,222 counties — 35.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.4% and unemployment stands at 6.2%.
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The median home value in Jasper County is $107,100 (-62.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $724/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.1%.
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91.5% of residents in Jasper County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.2% below the national rate.
About Jasper County, Mississippi
Jasper County, Mississippi has a total population of 16,059, making it the 2,095th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jasper County is 41.9 years, which is 7.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Jasper County is $48,660, which ranks #2,848 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 35.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2%.
The median home value in Jasper County is $107,100, 62.0% below the national median. Renters in Jasper County pay a median gross rent of $724 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Jasper County, 12.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 63.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 35.9 min.
Jasper County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 52.0% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (44.5%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
All data for Jasper County, Mississippi 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.