Jasper County, Mississippi Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Jasper County, Mississippi, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Jasper County, Mississippi. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Jasper County, Mississippi. The estimated population of Jasper County, Mississippi is 16,406 people, with a median age of 40.6.

We can look at the total population in Jasper County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
16,406
 -0.29% -0.85%
2020
16,454
 -0.31% -
2019
16,505
 -0.15% -
2018
16,529
 -0.11% -
2017
16,547
 - -

Population of Jasper County, Mississippi by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
44.3%
45.1%
 -1.77%
Black/African American
53.3%
54.1%
 -1.48%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
0.9%
0%
 0.00%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.8%
0.6%
 +33.33%
Other
0.6%
0.3%
 +100.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Jasper County, Mississippi by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.6 -1.69% 40.8 0% 40.1 -6.96%
2020 41.3 +0.73% 40.8 +0.74% 43.1 0%
2019 41 +0.99% 40.5 +2.02% 43.1 -0.23%
2018 40.6 -0.49% 39.7 -0.25% 43.2 +1.65%
2017 40.8 - 39.8 - 42.5 -

The median age of Jasper County, Mississippi gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 975 1.87% 1,028 +5.47% 970 1,071
10 to 19 1,165 +13.64% 1,163 -17.61% 1,299 969
20 to 29 938 -17.06% 907 +10.79% 773 995
30 to 39 976 -42.07% 979 +16.9% 617 1,152
40 to 49 875 +34.87% 945 -26.92% 1,209 712
50 to 59 1,034 -5.74% 1,191 -15.56% 975 1,013
60 to 69 1,104 -1.09% 1,180 +8.59% 1,085 1,279
70+ 941 +14.74% 1,146 +5.29% 1,081 1,206

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Jasper County, Mississippi is $39,992.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Jasper County.

  • Under 25
    $127,639.00
  • 25 to 44
    $45,613.00
  • 45 to 64
    $43,168.00
  • 65 and over
    $29,773.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Jasper County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Jasper County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Jasper County, Mississippi is currently $55,311.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.28% of households in Jasper County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Jasper County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    33.55%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.35%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.54%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.06%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8.31%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.91%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.28%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Jasper County is $22,881.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Jasper County by the total population of Jasper County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Jasper County, Mississippi, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Jasper County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    4.96%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16.67%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.11%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    63.51%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.75%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Jasper County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Jasper County over the age of 16 is 12,953.

Of those people, a total of 51.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Jasper County is 48.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 856 16.60% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 851 83.20% 10.20%
25 to 29 years 917 78.70% 3.10%
30 to 34 years 631 87.60% 0.70%
35 to 44 years 2,142 73.20% 9.00%
45 to 54 years 1,937 66.50% 0.40%
55 to 59 years 968 63.10% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 1,368 43.30% 4.40%
65 to 74 years 1,917 17.40% 4.50%
75 years and over 1,366 8.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Jasper County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 6,019 53.60% 0.70%
Black or African American 6,765 49.50% 7.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 1 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 35 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 133 53.40% 1.40%
Hispanic or Latino 149 86.60% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,019 53.60% 0.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Jasper County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Jasper County is 6,317, with median earnings of $32,612.00.

Women in Jasper County, Mississippi earning approximately 60.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,317 $32,612.00
Male 3,259 $41,796.00
Female 3,058 $25,264.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 455 $73,417.00
Business and Financial 195 $112,926.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 42 $54,083.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 65 $35,821.00
Community and Social Service 116 $25,729.00
Legal 21 $0.00
Educational and Library 379 $42,216.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 51 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 334 $62,955.00
Healthcare Support 622 $19,784.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 60 $88,636.00
Law Enforcement 40 $33,750.00
Food Preparation and Serving 174 $5,532.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 160 $16,250.00
Personal Care and Service 13 $0.00
Sales 491 $13,927.00
Office and Administrative Support 611 $27,239.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 80 $33,816.00
Construction and Extraction 295 $50,732.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 283 $62,620.00
Production 1,001 $30,031.00
Transportation and Material Moving 370 $40,227.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 278 $78,846.00 177 $27,474.00
Business and Financial 156 $113,500.00 39 $35,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 40 $0.00 2 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 56 $0.00 9 $0.00
Community and Social Service 54 $0.00 62 $30,875.00
Legal 0 $0.00 21 $0.00
Educational and Library 132 $48,929.00 247 $40,852.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 51 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 83 $149,598.00 251 $44,813.00
Healthcare Support 14 $0.00 608 $19,483.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 58 $0.00 2 $0.00
Law Enforcement 40 $33,750.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 59 $0.00 115 $4,707.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 94 $38,111.00 66 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 13 $0.00
Sales 78 $41,696.00 413 $13,286.00
Office and Administrative Support 99 $29,434.00 512 $25,879.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 80 $33,816.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 263 $51,304.00 32 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 283 $62,620.00 0 $0.00
Production 666 $33,333.00 335 $29,044.00
Transportation and Material Moving 347 $39,809.00 23 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 6,319 households in Jasper County, with an average household size of 2.59 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,223 families in Jasper County with an average family size of 3.25 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,346 424 1,453 2,096
Average Household Size 2.95 3.01 3.94 1.15
Total Families 2,346 424 1,453 0
Average Household Size 2.95 2.83 3.86 0

Poverty

Of the 4,223 families in Jasper County, 15.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Jasper County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 8,055 housing units in Jasper County, Mississippi.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,319 78.45%
Vacant 1,736 21.55%

8.11% of the total 8,055 housing units in Jasper County are rental units. This is approximately 653 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,367 are occupied by the owner - or 66.63% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Jasper County is $679.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Jasper County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    299
  • Less than $500
    133
  • $500 to $999
    510
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    10
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Jasper County is $89,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Jasper County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,254
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,648
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    688
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    633
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    833
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    243
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    68
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Jasper County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Jasper County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    428
  • 1940 to 1949
    177
  • 1950 to 1959
    528
  • 1960 to 1969
    658
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,464
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,225
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,689
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,146
  • 2010 to 2013
    740
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Jasper County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    499
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,688
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,951
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,181

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Jasper County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Jasper County that commute to work in a particular way.

32.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Jasper County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    97
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    321
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    353
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    543
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,190
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    576
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,438
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    249
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    226
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    507
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    347
  • 90 or more minutes
    361

Summary

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Places in Jasper County, Mississippi

We have data for 9 places in Jasper County, Mississippi. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.