City · Minnesota
Jasper, Minnesota
Jasper, city, mostly in Pipestone County (90.2% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Rock County, Minnesota. Jasper had 586 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 610 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 818 (±131). GEOID 2731760.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
586
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 610 · ACS 2020-2024: 818 ±131
Median household income
$50,446
±$10,258 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$76,900
±$4,500 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
$723
±$23 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $1,280
Where is Jasper and what county is it in?
Jasper is a city mostly in Pipestone County (90.2% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Rock County, Minnesota. It covers 1.0 square miles of land, 599 residents per square mile in 2020.
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pipestone County | 550 | 90.2% |
| Rock County | 60 | 9.8% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Jasper, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 586 people lived in Jasper on July 1, 2025, down 3.3% since 2020, while Minnesota grew 2.2%. The 2020 Census counted 610 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 818 (±131).
| Measure | Jasper | Pipestone County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 818 ±131 | 9,284 | no clear change |
| Households | 303 ±39 | 3,971 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.70 ±0.37 | 2.29 | +0.52 |
| Housing units | 339 ±40 | 4,325 | no clear change |
Jasper's population since 2000
From 597 in 2000 to 586 in 2025: down 1.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Jasper as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Jasper?
The median resident of Jasper is 34.6 years old; 38.8% are under 18 and 13.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 65.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 22.0%. 13.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Jasper | Pipestone County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.6 ±3.2 | 40.4 | −9.2 |
| Under 18 years | 38.8% ±6.9 pts | 26.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.6% ±3.9 pts | 20.6% | – |
| Male | 43.8% ±5.2 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 22.0% ±10.1 pts | 8.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 65.0% ±10.4 pts | 84.1% | −20.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±1.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±0.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 9.8% ±6.0 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 13.9% ±8.6 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 13.2% ±8.0 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.0% ±2.6 pts | 7.7% | – |
| With a disability | 14.3% ±4.7 pts | 14.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.9% ±3.6 pts | 5.3% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.5% ±4.1 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.8% ±4.5 pts | 21.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.5% ±2.8 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.6% ±7.8 pts | 90.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.6% ±2.5 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Jasper earn?
Half of Jasper's 303 households earn less than $50,446 a year (±$10,258), against $69,628 in Pipestone County and $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 it was $51,535 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Jasper | Pipestone County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,446 ±$10,258 | $69,628 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $57,808 ±$6,426 | $89,424 | – |
| Per capita income | $21,140 ±$3,241 | $37,956 | −$16,628 |
| People below the poverty line | 21.5% ±7.0 pts | 10.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.4% ±9.5 pts | 11.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.8% ±7.9 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.7% ±3.0 pts | 94.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.1% ±3.8 pts | 87.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Jasper?
Owners occupy 84.5% of Jasper's occupied homes and renters 15.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $76,900 by its owner (±$4,500). The median renter pays $723 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Jasper | Pipestone County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $76,900 ±$4,500 | $140,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $723 ±$23 | $754 | −$212 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.1% ±24.3 pts | 31.7% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $947 ±$97 | $1,165 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 84.5% ±5.6 pts | 80.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 15.5% ±5.6 pts | 19.2% | – |
| Housing units | 339 ±40 | 4,325 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±8.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.6% ±15.5 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 87.6% ±4.9 pts | 85.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.7% ±3.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±6.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.1% ±2.2 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 51.9% ±7.8 pts | 32.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.3% ±1.6 pts | 6.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Jasper building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units in Jasper in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 3.4 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across Minnesota.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Jasper work and get to work?
77.7% of Jasper's workers drive alone and 7.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.5 minutes.
| Measure | Jasper | Pipestone County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.9% ±5.1 pts | 66.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.1% ±1.5 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 77.7% ±6.2 pts | 77.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.9% ±5.5 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±6.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 2.0% ±1.2 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.9% ±4.1 pts | 9.1% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.5 min ±4.1 | 16.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Jasper?
No census tract lies mostly in Jasper; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4604Pipestone County | 1,852 | $81,563 |
| Tract 5701Rock County | 2,279 | $85,100 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Jasper) · Census block assignment files
How does Jasper compare with other places in Minnesota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Jasper is the 12,560th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 456th-most populous of 855 in Minnesota.
Jasper is not ranked by income or the other survey measures: those rankings include places of 1,000 or more residents (2020 Census) with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 456th | 855 |
Jasper's figures with every place in Minnesota (CSV)
Every place in Minnesota, sortable · Compare Jasper with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Jasper?
16 of the 57 figures for Jasper on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Jasper are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Jasper.