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Jasper, TX
City in Jasper County, Texas.
Population
7,299
Land area
10.4sq mi
People per sq mi
699
ZIP codes
0
Jasper and its ZIP codes
Jasper at a glance
- Jasper is about 6 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 335th among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- The median household income is $45,078, 43% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $130,100 (54% below Texas) and median rent is $892 a month.
Local data for Jasper, TX
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools5
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks5
- Post Offices2
- Parks6
- Grocery Stores4
- Restaurants43
- Affordable Housing2
- Home Health Agencies3
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places2
Housing and community stats
Jasper, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,078
Poverty rate
26.9%
Median home value
$130,100
Median rent
$892/mo
Homeownership
57.2%
Bachelor's or higher
12.4%
Median age
38.3
Average commute
21.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (466), Irish Americans (337), German Americans (290).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jasper County. PPP loans are for Jasper.
Unemployment rate
6.5%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,849
9,028 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,870
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$249M
FY 2026, $7,536 per person
How people get to work
Jasper, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.1%
- Carpooled7.2%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.2%
- Worked from home2.5%
Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jasper, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
345
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
285
2.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 41°F
60.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jasper, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.9%
U.S. 33.3% +12.6 pts
Diabetes
19.7%
U.S. 12.1% +7.6 pts
Smoking
19.9%
U.S. 12.8% +7.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.5%
U.S. 11.1% +7.4 pts
Cities near Jasper
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Sam RayburnCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 8.4 |
| BrowndellCity | 14 mi | 2.4 |
| NewtonCity | 15 mi | 5.4 |
| KirbyvilleCity | 19 mi | 2.4 |
| PinelandCity | 22 mi | 2 |
| ColmesneilCity | 25 mi | 2 |
| WoodvilleTown | 27 mi | 3.1 |
| South Toledo BendCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 3.2 |
| ZavallaCity | 29 mi | 2.1 |
| IvanhoeCity | 30 mi | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jasper, TX in?
- Jasper is in Jasper County, Texas.
- What is the population of Jasper, TX?
- About 7,299 people live in Jasper, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jasper?
- Nearby places include Sam Rayburn (11 mi), Browndell (14 mi), Newton (15 mi), Kirbyville (19 mi), Pineland (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023