Jasper County, Illinois Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Jasper County, IL Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below averageLess educated than 73% of counties in Illinois
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Jasper County | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,180 | 12,692,444 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 18.4 | 219.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.55% | -0.16% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 41.8 | 37.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 3,751 | 5,035,584 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Jasper County declined by 4.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 9,180 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Jasper County is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 22.5% of residents. That is 2.1 points above Illinois as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 1,628 17.7% -3.5 pts
- Millennials 29–44 1,642 17.9% -4.0 pts
- Gen X 45–60 2,066 22.5% +2.1 pts
- Boomers 61–79 1,881 20.5% +3.6 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Illinois, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 48.8% of the people living in Jasper County and men 51.2%.
- Women 48.8% Illinois 50.6%
- Men 51.2% Illinois 49.4%
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Economy
Jasper County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Jasper County | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,648 | $84,042 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.61% | 4.46% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Jasper County is about 11% lower than in Illinois.
Housing
| Metric | Jasper County | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $312,724 | $149,936 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $792 | $1,274 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 85.2% | 67.1% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Jasper County is about 32.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $792 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Jasper County spend about 46 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 191 hours, about 8.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Jasper County | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.0 | 23.6 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 45.9 | 47.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 191 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,931 | $6,104 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 8.2% | 15.9% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,260 | 7,977 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 756 | 1,547 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Illinois:
Edgar County (12.0 min), Brown County (12.7 min), Morgan County (13.1 min).
Slowest:
Calhoun County (43.8 min), Pulaski County (31.2 min), Pope County (31.0 min).
The average commute time in Jasper County is 23 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in Illinois.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Jasper County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Jasper County | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.0% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.42 | 2.46 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Illinois:
DuPage County (0.4), Champaign County (0.4), Lake County (0.4).
Lowest:
Hardin County (0.2), Fayette County (0.2), Perry County (0.2).
Health
Jasper County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Jasper County | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.6 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.7% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.7% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Illinois:
DuPage County (0.8), Champaign County (0.8), Monroe County (0.8).
Lowest:
Alexander County (0.8), Pulaski County (0.8), Gallatin County (0.8).
Jasper County, IL Compared With Nearby Counties
How Jasper County, IL compares with the 1 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper County, IL | 9,180 | $74,648 #2/2 | $312,724 #1/2 | 23.0 min #2/2 |
| Effingham County, IL | 34,520 | $81,070 | $219,711 | 13.8 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Jasper County, Illinois.
How big is Jasper County, Illinois by population?
About 9,180 people live in Jasper County, Illinois, in 3,751 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 41.8, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 5 years.
How densely populated is Jasper County, Illinois?
Averaged over its land area, Jasper County, Illinois has 18 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 21% of the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Jasper County, Illinois?
The median home costs 4.2 times the median household income ($312,724 against $74,648), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $792 a month takes about 13% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Jasper County, Illinois?
Unemployment in Jasper County, Illinois is only 4.2%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How educated are people in Jasper County, Illinois?
21.0% of adults in Jasper County, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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