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Jasper County, Mississippi
Jasper County, Mississippi. Jasper County had 15,785 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.6% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). It holds 4 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs) and 7 census tracts. GEOID 28061.
Jasper County is one of the 2 counties of the Laurel, MS micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
15,785
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 16,367 · ACS 2020-2024: 16,059
Median household income
$48,660
±$6,117 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $56,447
Median home value
$107,100
±$18,693 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $169,800
Median gross rent
$724
±$126 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $954
How many people live in Jasper County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 16,367 residents in Jasper County. The Census Bureau estimates 15,785 for July 1, 2025, down 3.6% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 16,059 over 676 square miles of land.
| Measure | Jasper County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 16,059 | 2,946,779 | −446 |
| Households | 6,647±292 | 1,145,431 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.40±0.11 | 2.49 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,133±18 | 1,341,114 | −276 |
Jasper County's population since 2000
From 18,149 in 2000 to 15,785 in 2025: down 13.0%. 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 4 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Bay Springs with 1,472 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Bay Springs | 1,670 | $50,306 |
|---|---|---|
| HeidelbergGEOID 2831420 | 637 | $49,896 |
| LouinGEOID 2842200 | 275 | $58,846 |
| MontroseGEOID 2848640 | 104 | not published |
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 41.9 years old; 22.9% are under 18 and 21.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 52.0%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 44.5%.
| Measure | Jasper County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.9±2.5 | 38.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.9% | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.4% | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8%±0.9 pts | 3.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 44.5%±0.2 pts | 55.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 52.0%±1.9 pts | 36.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.5%±1.7 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.6%±0.6 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.1%±1.5 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 23.1%±2.9 pts | 17.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.5%±2.0 pts | 11.0% | −4.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.8%±2.2 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.2%±2.0 pts | 25.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.4%±1.2 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
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 6,647 households earn less than $48,660 a year (±$6,117), against $56,447 in Mississippi. In 2015-2019 it was $44,147 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Jasper County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $48,660±$6,117 | $56,447 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $62,725±$6,928 | $78,922 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,961±$2,504 | $31,549 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 19.4%±4.6 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 32.8%±10.9 pts | 26.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.9%±3.7 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 64.5%±5.6 pts | 84.1% | – |
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 82.1% of Jasper County's occupied homes and renters 17.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $107,100 by its owner (±$18,693). The median renter pays $724 a month including utilities, and 33.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Jasper County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $107,100±$18,693 | $169,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $724±$126 | $954 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.5%±16.2 pts | 42.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,164±$183 | $1,394 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 82.1%±4.5 pts | 70.0% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,133±18 | 1,341,114 | −276 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5%±0.9 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±3.7 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 63.5%±5.0 pts | 69.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 33.3%±4.8 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.3%±1.2 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.8%±1.4 pts | 4.0% | – |
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 County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Jasper County in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 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?
88.1% of Jasper County's workers drive alone and 3.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 33.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.2%.
| Measure | Jasper County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.5%±3.4 pts | 57.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.2%±2.6 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 88.1%±3.1 pts | 81.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.2%±2.3 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.0%±1.5 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.7 min±3.2 | 25.6 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 7 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $34,030 (Tract 9504.01) to $60,556 (Tract 9503.02).
| Tract 9501.0128061950101 | 2,676±504 | $50,337 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9501.0228061950102 | 2,045±439 | $48,783 |
| Tract 950228061950200 | 1,932±333 | $49,028 |
| Tract 9503.0128061950301 | 1,645±331 | $58,550 |
| Tract 9503.0228061950302 | 2,588±553 | $60,556 |
| Tract 9504.0128061950401 | 3,446±687 | $34,030 |
| Tract 9504.0228061950402 | 1,727±535 | $40,383 |
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 Mississippi's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 55th of 82 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 56th of 82 |
| Residents per square mile | 58th of 82 |
| Median household income | 48th of 82 |
| Median home value | 55th of 82 |
| Median gross rent | 55th of 81 |
| Poverty rate | 49th of 82 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 74th of 82 |
| Median age | 19th of 82 |
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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