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Jasper County, Missouri
Jasper County, Missouri. Jasper County had 127,428 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.8% since 2020, faster than Missouri (+1.9%). It holds 22 places (22 cities, villages and boroughs) and 29 census tracts. GEOID 29097.
Jasper County is one of the 3 counties of the Joplin, MO-KS metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
127,428
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 122,761 · ACS 2020-2024: 124,357
Median household income
$60,694
±$2,793 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$166,900
±$3,851 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$973
±$27 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
How many people live in Jasper County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 122,761 residents in Jasper County. The Census Bureau estimates 127,428 for July 1, 2025, up 3.8% since 2020, faster than Missouri (+1.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 124,357 over 639 square miles of land.
| Measure | Jasper County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 124,357 | 6,191,814 | +4,437 |
| Households | 49,489±528 | 2,508,227 | +3,730 |
| Average household size | 2.47±0.03 | 2.40 | −0.10 |
| Housing units | 54,480±51 | 2,825,287 | +3,158 |
Jasper County's population since 2000
From 104,686 in 2000 to 127,428 in 2025: up 21.7%. 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 22 places: 22 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Joplin with 53,930 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Joplin | 51,762 | $52,097 |
|---|---|---|
| Carthage | 15,522 | $51,328 |
| Webb City | 13,031 | $65,469 |
| Carl Junction | 8,143 | $82,879 |
| Oronogo | 2,558 | $91,563 |
| Duquesne | 2,159 | $54,135 |
| Carterville | 1,855 | $58,849 |
| Duenweg | 1,495 | $63,375 |
| Sarcoxie | 1,406 | $41,705 |
| Jasper | 906 | $51,458 |
| Airport Drive | 766 | $69,063 |
| Alba | 544 | $51,510 |
| Purcell | 318 | not published |
| Carytown | 287 | $78,500 |
| Neck CityGEOID 2951356 | 228 | $71,607 |
| FidelityGEOID 2924120 | 227 | $83,750 |
| AsburyGEOID 2902098 | 193 | not published |
| La RussellGEOID 2940790 | 134 | $48,750 |
| AvillaGEOID 2902746 | 103 | not published |
| Brooklyn HeightsGEOID 2908776 | 101 | $73,750 |
| ReedsGEOID 2961094 | 91 | $35,750 |
| WacoGEOID 2976444 | 72 | $59,250 |
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 36.8 years old; 24.6% are under 18 and 16.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 80.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 9.8%. 3.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Jasper County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.8±0.4 | 39.0 | +0.6 |
| Under 18 years | 24.6% | 22.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.1%±0.1 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.8% | 5.2% | +1.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 80.6%±0.4 pts | 76.3% | −3.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.7%±0.3 pts | 10.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±0.1 pts | 2.1% | +0.2 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.4%±0.5 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.9%±0.4 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.6%±0.6 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.9%±0.6 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 17.2%±0.8 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.0%±1.0 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.1%±0.8 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.3%±1.1 pts | 32.4% | +1.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.1%±0.7 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.6%±0.5 pts | 2.5% | – |
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 49,489 households earn less than $60,694 a year (±$2,793), against $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 it was $59,513 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Jasper County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,694±$2,793 | $70,702 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $79,727±$3,158 | $96,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,916±$1,220 | $39,695 | +$1,784 |
| People below the poverty line | 17.0%±1.6 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.4%±4.1 pts | 15.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.8%±1.4 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.9%±1.1 pts | 89.3% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 62.8% of Jasper County's occupied homes and renters 37.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $166,900 by its owner (±$3,851). The median renter pays $973 a month including utilities, and 39.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Jasper County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $166,900±$3,851 | $230,300 | +$21,186 |
| Median gross rent | $973±$27 | $1,033 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.8%±3.2 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,219±$24 | $1,524 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.8%±1.7 pts | 68.1% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 54,480±51 | 2,825,287 | +3,158 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9%±0.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.3%±1.2 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.3%±1.4 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.0%±0.7 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.9%±0.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.8%±1.1 pts | 13.3% | – |
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 545 new housing units across Jasper County in 2025 (467 single-family), 4.3 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?
80.0% of Jasper County's workers drive alone and 8.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.6%.
| Measure | Jasper County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.4%±1.0 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6%±0.5 pts | 4.0% | −1.7 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 80.0%±1.4 pts | 74.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.4%±0.9 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 1.4%±0.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.8%±1.2 pts | 13.0% | +5.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.6 min±0.8 | 23.5 min | +1.7 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 29 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $29,919 (Tract 110) to $90,677 (Tract 115.02).
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 Missouri's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 9th of 115 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 27th of 115 |
| Residents per square mile | 12th of 115 |
| Median household income | 56th of 115 |
| Median home value | 60th of 115 |
| Median gross rent | 15th of 115 |
| Poverty rate | 34th of 115 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22nd of 115 |
| Median age | 105th of 115 |
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
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Jasper County 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' school search.