Jasper, Alabama
Jasper: City in Walker County, Alabama, United States
About
Jasper is a city located in the county of Walker in the U.S. state of Alabama. Its population at the 2010 census was 14,352. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 13,278 inhabitants.
The city was created 209 years ago in 1814.
Quick Facts about Jasper
| Population : | 13,278 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Alabama (United States) |
| County : | Walker County |
| Different from : | Jasper |
| Postal code : | 35501–35504 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 205 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.3% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.7% |
| Named for : | William Jasper |
| Altitude : | 328 feet / 100 meters |
| Capital city : | Jasper is capital of Walker County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1815 (209 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 00:10:37 (22nd December 2024) |
| Population growth : | -8.09% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Jasper is located at 33°49'52"N 87°16'39"W (33.8312200, -87.2775100).
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Official website of Jasper
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Jasper decreased by 8.09% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2000 | 14,052 | - | |
| 2010 | 14,352 | 2.09% | census |
| 2011 | 14,354 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 14,231 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 14,143 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 14,025 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 13,909 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 13,797 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 13,610 | -1.37% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 13,509 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 13,431 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 13,278 | -1.15% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 13,431 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 14,417 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -6.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 14,572 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 14,352 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.6% |
| White only, percent : | 79.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 14.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 76.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 829 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.9% |
Jasper zip code is 35501.
County name: Walker, County
fips: 01127
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $150,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,151 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $374 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $625 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 5,269 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.47 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 79.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 89.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 13.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 46.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 47,874 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 254,434 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 307,535 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 514,259 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $36,126 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $49,201 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,987 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 17.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,583 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 883 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 502 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 254 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,215 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 105 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,319 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 504.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 28.46 |
Other Places in Jasper
1 Jasper City Hall
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2 Jasper Mayor's Office
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3 Jasper Street Department
101 29th St E, Jasper, AL 35501 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Jasper (22)
People born in Jasper, including actress Polly Holliday, actor Michael Rooker, musician Mack Banks, .
List
- Sandy Posey (American pop singer) she was born in 18/06/1944
- Walter W. Bankhead (American congressman for Alabama) he was born in 21/07/1897
- Eric Dover (American musician) he was born in 19/01/1967
- Greg Reed (American politician) he was born in 05/06/1965
- James Shepherd Freeman (United States admiral) he was born in 30/04/1900
- Paul Hubbert (American politician) he was born in 25/12/1935
- Raymond D. Fowler (American psychologist) he was born in 22/12/1930
- Ronnie Coleman (American football player) he was born in 09/07/1951
- Terry Owens (American football player (1944-2012)) he was born in 05/07/1944
- Jason Aaron (American comic book writer) he was born in 28/01/1973
- CJ Harris (singer) he was born in 28/01/1991
- Leigh Sherer (American beauty pageant titleholder) she was born in 29/08/1973
- Connie Rowe (politician who has served in the Alabama House of Representatives since 2014) she was born in 01/01/1963
- Holly Ward (American softball player) she was born in 15/04/1996
- Tommy Sherer (American politician) he was born in 11/11/1948
- Bill Roberts (American politician in the state of Alabama) he was born in 29/12/1946
- Michael A. Grinston (The current Sergeant Major of The Army) he was born in 01/01/1968
- Steve Hyche (American football linebacker) he was born in 12/06/1963
Schools in Jasper
College & universities near Jasper, AL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102429 | Bevill State Community College | Jasper (AL) | 35501 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Jasper, AL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHM | Birmingham | 1819 Morris Ave. | RAIL |
| TCL | Tuscaloosa | 2105 Greensboro Ave | RAIL |
| BRR | Brent, AL | 10393 Alabama Highway 5 | BUS |
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- Jasper , Tennessee Tennessee town with a population of 3,412 people.
- Jasper , New York town in New York state with a population of 1,356 people.
- Jasper , Michigan township in Lenawee County, Michigan with a population of 1,141 people.
- Jasper , Missouri city in Missouri, United States with a population of 966 people.
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Other cities in Walker County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Walker County , AL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sumiton | 2,330 | City in Walker County, Alabama, United States |
| Dora | 1,979 | City in Walker County, Alabama, United States |
| Carbon Hill | 1,885 | City in Walker County, Alabama, United States |
| Cordova | 1,820 | City in Walker County, Alabama, United States |
| Parrish | 929 | Settlement in Alabama, United States |
| Oakman | 713 | Town |
| Sipsey | 396 | Town in Alabama |
| Kansas | 214 | Town in Walker County, Aabama |
| Nauvoo | 201 | Town in Alabama |
| Eldridge | 122 | Town in Alabama |
Distance to Other Cities
Jasper distances to largest Alabama cities
