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Jasper County, Georgia
Jasper County, Georgia. Jasper County had 17,632 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 20.8% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). It holds 2 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 13159.
Jasper County is one of the 29 counties of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
17,632
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 14,588 · ACS 2020-2024: 15,929
Median household income
$60,134
±$4,640 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$243,400
±$23,617 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$970
±$71 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in Jasper County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 14,588 residents in Jasper County. The Census Bureau estimates 17,632 for July 1, 2025, up 20.8% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 15,929 over 368 square miles of land.
| Measure | Jasper County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 15,929 | 10,940,407 | +2,013 |
| Households | 5,965±214 | 4,074,366 | +794 |
| Average household size | 2.65±0.10 | 2.62 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,572±36 | 4,541,835 | +127 |
Jasper County's population since 2000
From 11,426 in 2000 to 17,632 in 2025: up 54.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Jasper County?
Jasper County holds 2 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Monticello with 3,040 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Monticello | 2,541 | $48,812 |
|---|---|---|
| Shady DaleGEOID 1369784 | 252 | $68,333 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Jasper County?
The median resident of Jasper County is 41.8 years old; 23.3% are under 18 and 17.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 74.1%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 16.3%. 2.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Jasper County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.8±0.8 | 37.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.3%±0.1 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.5%±0.3 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.0% | 11.0% | +1.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 74.1%±0.9 pts | 49.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 16.3%±1.2 pts | 30.7% | −4.1 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 4.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6%±1.5 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.5%±0.7 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.4%±0.8 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.0%±1.6 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 15.1%±2.2 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.9%±2.7 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.6%±2.4 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.5%±2.9 pts | 34.9% | +5.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.7%±2.3 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9%±0.6 pts | 2.7% | – |
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 County earn?
Half of Jasper County's 5,965 households earn less than $60,134 a year (±$4,640), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $63,073 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Jasper County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,134±$4,640 | $77,353 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $85,486±$9,545 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,661±$3,238 | $40,924 | +$4,584 |
| People below the poverty line | 16.0%±3.8 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.6%±7.6 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.7%±2.6 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.2%±4.4 pts | 91.0% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 85.6% of Jasper County's occupied homes and renters 14.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $243,400 by its owner (±$23,617). The median renter pays $970 a month including utilities, and 33.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Jasper County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $243,400±$23,617 | $303,300 | +$71,841 |
| Median gross rent | $970±$71 | $1,393 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.1%±11.3 pts | 43.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,461±$100 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 85.6%±3.3 pts | 65.7% | +8.8 pts |
| Housing units | 6,572±36 | 4,541,835 | +127 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±0.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.7%±2.8 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.6%±4.3 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 18.5%±4.2 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.8%±2.0 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.5%±2.0 pts | 3.9% | – |
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 County building?
Builders took permits for 124 new housing units across Jasper County in 2025 (124 single-family), 7.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Jasper County get to work?
80.8% of Jasper County's workers drive alone and 8.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 39.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.2%.
| Measure | Jasper County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.8%±2.8 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.2%±2.6 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.8%±3.3 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.7%±2.5 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.4%±2.3 pts | 15.9% | +5.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 39.2 min±2.6 | 28.3 min | +7.3 min |
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 are Jasper County's census tracts?
Jasper County is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $48,210 (Tract 105.02) to $68,750 (Tract 105.03).
| Tract 10113159010100 | 3,049±485 | $60,130 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 10213159010200 | 3,959±446 | $67,564 |
| Tract 105.0113159010501 | 3,804±583 | $60,389 |
| Tract 105.0213159010502 | 2,704±378 | $48,210 |
| Tract 105.0313159010503 | 2,413±342 | $68,750 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Jasper County compare with Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 106th of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 4th of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 106th of 159 |
| Median household income | 68th of 159 |
| Median home value | 44th of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 58th of 157 |
| Poverty rate | 92nd of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 76th of 159 |
| Median age | 50th of 159 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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