Jasper County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Jasper County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48241
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 241
Geography
- Land Area
- 938.66 sq mi
- Water Area
- 31.04 sq mi
- Total Area
- 969.70 sq mi
- Latitude
- 30.752932
- Longitude
- -94.022294
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 32,259
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 24,661
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 30,263 | 93.8% |
| Hispanic | 1,997 | 6.2% |
| White | 24,359 | 75.5% |
| Black | 4,993 | 15.5% |
| Asian | 27 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 30 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 54 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 23,483 | 95.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,174 | 4.8% |
| White | 19,205 | 77.9% |
| Black | 3,871 | 15.7% |
| Asian | 125 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 271 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 27 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 32,727
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $56,607
- Poverty Rate
- 19.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 6,520
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 24,241 | 74.1% |
| Black | 5,001 | 15.3% |
| Asian | 147 | 0.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 21,701
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 5,989 | 27.6% |
| Republican | 11,828 | 54.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,884 | 17.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 10,387 | 47.9% |
| Female | 11,311 | 52.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 16,184 | 74.6% |
| Hispanic | 877 | 4.0% |
| Black | 3,171 | 14.6% |
| Asian | 125 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 10,825
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 49.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 8,587 | 53.1% |
| Hispanic | 301 | 34.3% |
| Black | 1,220 | 38.5% |
| Asian | 46 | 36.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 5,180 | 49.9% |
| Female | 5,645 | 49.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 8,756 (38.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,183 (14.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 16,727
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $140,923
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $892
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.0%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 4.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 23.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.