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Jasper, TN


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Jasper, Tennessee

Jasper, Tennessee, in Marion county, is 18 miles W of Chattanooga, Tennessee (center to center) and 99 miles SE of Nashville, Tennessee. The town is located in the Chattanooga metropolitan area. Jasper has a population of 3,214.

The People and Families of Jasper

In Jasper, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Jasper had a median family income of $42,467. Jasper has a large middle class.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Jasper gave more campaign money ($1,000) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Jasper Housing

Owners occupy 75% of the housing units in Jasper.

Commuting

In Jasper, 98% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Jasper strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 18%Jasper People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Jasper, TN

Comparing Jasper to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity87
Well-Paid Single Women78
Age of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Men68
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population54
Senior Citizens55
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better79
Median Family Income68
College Educated Adults56
People Above Poverty46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times44
Public Transportation Use33
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built87
Affordability of Property Taxes86
People Living Alone54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Affordability of Rents32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime35
Low Violent Crime35

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