Town · Tennessee
Jasper, Tennessee
Jasper, town, in Marion County, Tennessee. Jasper had 3,636 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,612 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,612 (±32). GEOID 4737820.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,636
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,612 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,612 ±32
Median household income
$73,013
±$19,232 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$209,000
±$54,341 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$787
±$431 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
Where is Jasper and what county is it in?
Jasper is a town in Marion County, Tennessee. It covers 9.8 square miles of land, 367 residents per square mile in 2020.
Jasper is in the Chattanooga, TN-GA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 6 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
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 3,636 people lived in Jasper on July 1, 2025, up 0.8% since 2020, slower than Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020 Census counted 3,612 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,612 (±32).
| Measure | Jasper | Marion County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,612 ±32 | 29,250 | +209 |
| Households | 1,394 ±177 | 11,869 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.54 ±0.32 | 2.45 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,508 ±209 | 14,058 | no clear change |
Jasper's population since 2000
From 3,214 in 2000 to 3,636 in 2025: up 13.1%. 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 37.6 years old; 23.0% are under 18 and 13.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 80.0%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 11.0%.
| Measure | Jasper | Marion County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.6 ±3.6 | 43.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.0% ±3.8 pts | 20.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.9% ±4.3 pts | 20.9% | – |
| Male | 47.6% ±3.8 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% ±1.5 pts | 2.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 80.0% ±6.6 pts | 90.0% | −10.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.8% ±3.8 pts | 3.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 11.0% ±7.0 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.3% ±5.4 pts | 9.1% | – |
| With a disability | 16.1% ±4.5 pts | 19.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.6% ±2.8 pts | 8.3% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.4% ±5.6 pts | 83.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.6% ±8.0 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.9% ±3.3 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.4% ±4.8 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5% ±2.0 pts | 2.3% | – |
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 1,394 households earn less than $73,013 a year (±$19,232), against $61,824 in Marion County and $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 it was $62,720 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Jasper | Marion County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,013 ±$19,232 | $61,824 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $82,317 ±$13,490 | $78,755 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,322 ±$5,625 | $32,016 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.1% ±4.4 pts | 16.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.5% ±3.8 pts | 20.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.5% ±6.3 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 86.0% ±8.1 pts | 90.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.4% ±7.3 pts | 85.3% | – |
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 83.1% of Jasper's occupied homes and renters 16.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $209,000 by its owner (±$54,341). The median renter pays $787 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Jasper | Marion County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $209,000 ±$54,341 | $195,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $787 ±$431 | $853 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.0% ±30.1 pts | 36.2% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,329 ±$145 | $1,299 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 83.1% ±7.1 pts | 78.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 16.9% ±7.1 pts | 21.5% | – |
| Housing units | 1,508 ±209 | 14,058 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.8 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±15.6 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 82.0% ±8.0 pts | 74.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.7% ±5.6 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.9 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.8% ±7.0 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.0% ±3.6 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.8% ±2.1 pts | 4.2% | – |
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 14 new housing units in Jasper in 2025 (14 in single-family houses), 3.9 per 1,000 residents against 5.9 across Tennessee.
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?
75.3% of Jasper's workers drive alone and 18.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.5 minutes.
| Measure | Jasper | Marion County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.1% ±7.4 pts | 54.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.0% ±2.5 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 75.3% ±9.8 pts | 74.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.3% ±4.0 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 18.6% ±9.1 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.5 min ±6.4 | 33.9 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?
1 census tract lies mostly in Jasper, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 502.04Marion County | 3,792 | $72,768 |
| Tract 502.03Marion County | 2,312 | $67,989 |
| Tract 502.01Marion County | 3,949 | $50,129 |
| Tract 503.01Marion County | 5,397 | $59,324 |
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 Tennessee?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Jasper is the 5,757th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 128th-most populous of 345 in Tennessee.
Jasper ranks 80th of 287 places in Tennessee with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 128th | 345 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 164th | 230 |
| Residents per square mile | 231st | 289 |
| Median household income | 80th | 287 |
| Per capita income | 109th | 289 |
| Median home value | 155th | 285 |
| Median gross rent | 181st | 265 |
| Poverty rate | 176th | 239 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 94th | 276 |
| Median age | 195th | 289 |
| Owner-occupied share | 66th | 289 |
| Work from home | 32nd | 167 |
| Travel time to work | 51st | 288 |
Jasper's figures with every place in Tennessee (CSV)
Every place in Tennessee, 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?
22 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.