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Jasper

County:
Newton County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
0.954
State:
Arkansas

Jasper is a city located in Newton County, Arkansas. Jasper has a 2026 population of 511. It is also the county seat of Newton County. Jasper is currently declining at a rate of -0.58% annually and its population has decreased by -3.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 532 in 2020.

The median household income in Jasper is $30,929 with a poverty rate of 29.72%. The median age in Jasper is 59.6 years: 59.5 years for males, and 59.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 100.4 males.

511
Total Population
535
Density (mi²)
-3 -0.58%
Growth

Jasper Population

Jasper Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026511-3-0.58%
2025514-4-0.77%
2024518-4-0.77%
2023522-3-0.57%
2022525-6-1.13%
2021531-1-0.19%
2020532-2-0.37%
2019486-6-1.22%
2018492-4-0.81%
2017496-2-0.4%
2016498-1-0.2%
2015499-1-0.2%
2014500-11-2.15%
201351110.2%
2012510-12-2.3%
20115225612.02%
2010524-1-0.19%

Median Age

Overall: 59.6 years
Female: 59.6 years
Male: 59.5 years

Jasper Adults

There are 361 adults, (176 of whom are seniors) in Jasper.

Sex Ratio

Female: 226 (49.9%)
Male: 227 (50.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Jasper includes 84.11% White, 12.14% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White38184.11%
Other race5512.14%
Black or African American112.43%
Two or more races61.32%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race5512.14%
Two or more races40.88%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White38184.11%
Black or African American112.43%
Two or more races20.44%

Jasper Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Jasper 's average per capita income is $29,750. Household income levels show a median of $30,929. The poverty rate stands at 29.72%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Households$30,929$35,648
Non Families$30,323$22,499
Families-$58,284
Married Families--

$29,750

Average Income

$30,929

Median Household Income

29.72%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)