Jasper County Summary

Life in Jasper County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Jasper County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Jasper County:

  • The population in Jasper County is 9,295.

  • The median home value in Jasper County is $147,386.

  • The median income in Jasper County is $67,429.

  • The median rent in Jasper County is $770.

  • The unemployment rate in Jasper County is 4.9%.

  • The poverty rate in Jasper County is 9.2%.

  • The average high in Jasper County is 72.8° and there are 105.1 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Jasper County

List Of Cities & Towns in Jasper County

Newton, IL Population 2,957

Ste. Marie, IL Population 289

Willow Hill, IL Population 256

Wheeler, IL Population 123

Hidalgo, IL Population 97

Yale, IL Population 84

Rose Hill, IL Population 40

Map Of Jasper County

Jasper County, IL Weather

  • The average high in Jasper County is 72.8°.

  • There are 80.51 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 105.1 inches of rain each year with 5.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:03 hours of sun each day in Jasper County.

StatJasper County
Mean High72.8
Nice Days80.51
Rainfall105.1
Snowfall5.3
Sunny_hours5:03
72.8°
Average High
105.1
Inches of Rain

Jasper County Photos

Jasper County Courthouse In Newton
Source: Public Domain

Jasper County Demographics

Population over time in Jasper County

The current population in Jasper County is 9,295. The population has decreased -2.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 9,324 -2.3%
2021 9,547 -0.5%
2020 9,594 -

Gender in Jasper County

  • Jasper County is 49.3% female with 4,582 female residents.

  • Jasper County is 50.7% male with 4,712 male residents.

Female
49.3% (4,582)
Male
50.7% (4,712)
Gender Jasper County IL USA
Female 49.3% 50.5% 50.4%
Male 50.7% 49.5% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Jasper County

Jasper County is:

  • 96.4% White with 8,958 White residents.

  • 0.2% African American with 22 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.

  • 0.1% Asian with 12 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 3 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 1.4% Two Or More with 130 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.8% Hispanic with 170 Hispanic residents.

White
96.4% (8,958)
African American
0.2% (22)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
0.1% (12)
Hawaiian
0.0% (3)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
1.4% (130)
Hispanic
1.8% (170)

Table: Jasper County By Race

Race Jasper County IL USA
White 96.4% 59.6% 58.9%
African American 0.2% 13.7% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.1% 5.7% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.4% 2.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.8% 17.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Jasper County, Illinois

  • 4.3% of households in Jasper County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.6% of households in Jasper County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.0% of households in Jasper County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 5.9% of households in Jasper County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 17.0% of households in Jasper County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.0% of households in Jasper County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.0% of households in Jasper County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.3% of households in Jasper County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 9.4% of households in Jasper County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.5% of households in Jasper County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.3% (398)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.6% (338)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.0% (651)
$25,000 to $34,999
5.9% (551)
$35,000 to $49,999
17.0% (1,575)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.0% (1,768)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.0% (1,119)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.3% (1,698)
$150,000 to $199,999
9.4% (869)
$200,000 or more
3.5% (323)
Income Jasper County IL USA
Less than $10,000 4.3% 5.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.6% 3.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.0% 6.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.9% 7.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 17.0% 10.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.0% 15.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.0% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.3% 17.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 9.4% 9.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.5% 12.1% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Jasper County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Jasper County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Jasper County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 37.0% of adults in Jasper County completed high school / ged.

  • 17.0% of adults in Jasper County completed some college.

  • 18.0% of adults in Jasper County completed associate's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Jasper County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Jasper County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Jasper County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Jasper County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (185)
9-12th Grade
5% (464)
High School / GED
37% (3,439)
Some College
17% (1,580)
Associate's Degree
18% (1,673)
Bachelor's Degree
15% (1,394)
Master's Degree
5% (464)
Professional Degree
1% (92)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Jasper County IL USA
< 9th Grade 2% 6% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 5% 6%
High School / GED 37% 25% 26%
Some College 17% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 18% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 15% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 11% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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