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Jasper, TX


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Jasper, Texas

Jasper, Texas, in Jasper county, is 58 miles N of Beaumont, Texas (center to center) and 114 miles NE of Houston, Texas. The city has a population of 8,247.

The People and Families of Jasper

In Jasper, about 43% of adults are married.

Approximately 52% of Jasper is non-white. No single racial group represents the city, a city where diversity is valued.

You'll notice more men than women in Jasper compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Jasper had a median family income of $32,242.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Jasper gave more campaign money ($950) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Jasper Housing

Owners occupy 65% of the housing units in Jasper. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in the city?

Commuting

In Jasper, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyJasper Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Jasper Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Jasper Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Jasper, TX

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity109
Male Share of the Population98
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Senior Citizens67
Age of the Population45
Female Share of the Population23
Well-Paid Single Men13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size64
Portion of People Married31

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults25
Median Family Income13
People Above Poverty12
People in Middle Class or Better12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work68
Public Transportation Use58
Working at Home45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents97
Housing Recently Built87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
People Living Alone57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime44
Low Violent Crime34

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