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Jasper County, Illinois
Jasper County, Illinois. Jasper County had 9,032 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.9% since 2020, a steeper fall than Illinois's (−0.8%). It holds 19 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs, 11 towns and townships and 1 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 17079.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
9,032
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 9,287 · ACS 2020-2024: 9,180
Median household income
$74,755
±$7,414 (90% margin)
Illinois: $83,390
Median home value
$125,500
±$18,924 (90% margin)
Illinois: $263,300
Median gross rent
$793
±$99 (90% margin)
Illinois: $1,274
How many people live in Jasper County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 9,287 residents in Jasper County. The Census Bureau estimates 9,032 for July 1, 2025, down 2.9% since 2020, a steeper fall than Illinois's (−0.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 9,180 over 495 square miles of land.
| Measure | Jasper County | Illinois | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 9,180 | 12,694,798 | −414 |
| Households | 3,751±157 | 5,036,449 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.42±0.10 | 2.46 | −0.15 |
| Housing units | 4,226±20 | 5,457,452 | −123 |
Jasper County's population since 2000
From 10,117 in 2000 to 9,032 in 2025: down 10.7%. 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 19 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 11 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Wade Township, Jasper County with 4,282 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Wade Township, Jasper County | 4,380 | $64,167 |
|---|---|---|
| Newton | 2,777 | $61,761 |
| North Muddy TownshipGEOID 1707954001 | 746 | $66,964 |
| Crooked Creek Township, Jasper CountyGEOID 1707917653 | 697 | $121,250 |
| Grove TownshipGEOID 1707931888 | 595 | $96,607 |
| Willow Hill TownshipGEOID 1707982023 | 558 | $80,417 |
| Ste. Marie TownshipGEOID 1707966803 | 510 | $91,250 |
| Fox Township, Jasper CountyGEOID 1707927390 | 442 | $129,464 |
| Smallwood TownshipGEOID 1707970200 | 413 | $73,365 |
| Grandville TownshipGEOID 1707930887 | 357 | $49,250 |
| South Muddy TownshipGEOID 1707971084 | 341 | not published |
| Hunt City TownshipGEOID 1707936659 | 248 | $70,114 |
| Ste. MarieGEOID 1766800 | 238 | $86,250 |
| Willow HillGEOID 1782010 | 172 | $36,591 |
| HidalgoGEOID 1734553 | 111 | $65,156 |
| WheelerGEOID 1781074 | 96 | $20,568 |
| West LibertyGEOID 1780580 | 96 | $35,556 |
| Rose HillGEOID 1765754 | 89 | $41,250 |
| YaleGEOID 1783765 | 67 | $37,917 |
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 44.3 years old; 22.5% are under 18 and 21.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 96.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 1.6%. 1.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Jasper County | Illinois | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.3±0.7 | 39.0 | +1.2 |
| Under 18 years | 22.5%±0.3 pts | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.0%±0.2 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% | 18.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 96.8%±0.4 pts | 58.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 13.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 5.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.6%±0.2 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.2%±0.7 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.9%±0.8 pts | 24.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.7%±1.4 pts | 4.8% | – |
| With a disability | 14.6%±2.2 pts | 12.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.0%±1.9 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.8%±2.5 pts | 90.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.9%±3.4 pts | 37.8% | +4.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.3%±2.1 pts | 15.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
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 3,751 households earn less than $74,755 a year (±$7,414), against $83,390 in Illinois. In 2015-2019 it was $66,773 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Jasper County | Illinois | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,755±$7,414 | $83,390 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $89,165±$6,754 | $115,638 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,416±$2,451 | $46,406 | +$4,604 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.1%±3.3 pts | 11.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.4%±9.2 pts | 15.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.0%±3.6 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.4%±2.7 pts | 90.8% | – |
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 85.2% of Jasper County's occupied homes and renters 14.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $125,500 by its owner (±$18,924). The median renter pays $793 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Jasper County | Illinois | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $125,500±$18,924 | $263,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $793±$99 | $1,274 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 21.1%±15.1 pts | 39.0% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,298±$139 | $1,987 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 85.2%±3.7 pts | 67.1% | +6.3 pts |
| Housing units | 4,226±20 | 5,457,452 | −123 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.6%±3.9 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 84.8%±3.1 pts | 58.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.2%±2.3 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 15.0%±3.5 pts | 20.2% | – |
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 County building?
Builders took permits for 6 new housing units across Jasper County in 2025 (2 single-family), 0.7 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?
81.2% of Jasper County's workers drive alone and 8.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.2%.
| Measure | Jasper County | Illinois | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.0%±2.6 pts | 65.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2%±1.8 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 81.2%±4.1 pts | 65.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.3%±3.3 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.7%±0.9 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Walked | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.2%±2.3 pts | 15.9% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.1 min±3.0 | 27.8 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 are Jasper County's census tracts?
Jasper County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $62,576 (Tract 9774) to $84,314 (Tract 9775).
| Tract 977317079977300 | 2,482±286 | $79,386 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 977417079977400 | 2,828±324 | $62,576 |
| Tract 977517079977500 | 3,870±400 | $84,314 |
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 Illinois's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 88th of 102 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 64th of 102 |
| Residents per square mile | 94th of 102 |
| Median household income | 26th of 102 |
| Median home value | 65th of 102 |
| Median gross rent | 63rd of 102 |
| Poverty rate | 64th of 102 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 50th of 102 |
| Median age | 23rd of 102 |
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
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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