Jasper, AL

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2021 Population
14,370
5.79% 1-year growth
US Senator
Tommy Tuberville
Republican Party
US Senator
Katie Britt
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
35.9
0.278% 1-year decrease
2021 Poverty Rate
16.2%
3.6% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$55,721
4.53% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$172,200
8.58% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
5,860
7.7% 1-year growth

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In 2021, Jasper, AL had a population of 14.4k people with a median age of 35.9 and a median household income of $55,721. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Jasper, AL grew from 13,584 to 14,370, a 5.79% increase and its median household income grew from $53,308 to $55,721, a 4.53% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jasper, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.77%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.9%), Other (Hispanic) (1.83%), and White (Hispanic) (1.68%).

None of the households in Jasper, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.8% of the residents in Jasper, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Jasper, AL are Bevill State Community College (1,196 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Jasper, AL was $172,200, and the homeownership rate was 67.2%.

Most people in Jasper, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Jasper, AL was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Jasper, AL is home to a population of 14.4k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.69% of Jasper, AL residents were born outside of the country (243 people).

In 2021, there were 9.44 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (11.9k people) in Jasper, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.26k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 560 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98.8%
2021 Citizenship
99.1%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.8% of Jasper, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Jasper, AL was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jasper, AL
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    11.9k ± 606
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    1.26k ± 404
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    560 ± 305
3.54%
Hispanic Population
508 people

In 2021, there were 9.44 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (11.9k people) in Jasper, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.26k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 560 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

3.54% of the people in Jasper, AL are hispanic (508 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    47,376 ± 5,318 people
  2. Guatemala
    14,765 ± 2,979 people
  3. Korea
    9,877 ± 2,438 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 47,376 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 14,765 and Korea with 9,877.

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Foreign-Born Population

1.69%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
243 people
1.54%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
209 people

As of 2021, 1.69% of Jasper, AL residents (243 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jasper, AL was 1.54%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    256 ± 117
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    150 ± 81
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    116 ± 65

Jasper, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.71 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Jasper, AL employs 5.86k people. The largest industries in Jasper, AL are Retail Trade (822 people), Manufacturing (800 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (673 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($80,000), Utilities ($77,692), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($65,199).

Males in Alabama have an average income that is 1.43 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,361. The income inequality in Alabama (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

5.86k
2021 Value
± 681
7.7%
1 Year growth
± 15.5%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jasper, AL grew at a rate of 7.7%, from 5.44k employees to 5.86k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jasper, AL, are Sales & Related Occupations (802 people), Production Occupations (567 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (486 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jasper, AL.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

5.86k
2021 Value
± 681
7.7%
1 Year growth
± 15.5%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jasper, AL grew at a rate of 7.7%, from 5.44k employees to 5.86k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jasper, AL, are Retail Trade (822 people), Manufacturing (800 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (673 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jasper, AL, though some of these residents may live in Jasper, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$42,434
Median earning men ± $8,222
$36,289
Median earning women ± $3,689

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($80,000), Public Administration ($73,056), and Wholesale Trade ($71,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,408), Public Administration ($48,792), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($43,071).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alabama.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $48.2B
  2. $20.5B
  3. $19.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $48.2B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($20.5B) and Mixed freight ($19.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Alabama products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$267B
2020 Value in Alabama
$540B
Projected 2050 Value in Alabama
102% growth

In 2020, total outbound Alabama trade was $267B. This is expected to increase 102% to $540B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Alabama trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $30.3B
  2. $20.6B
  3. $13B

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $30.3B, followed by Florida with $20.6B and Tennessee and $13B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Alabama shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 62% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.08%).

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing the state of Alabama. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Alabama

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Tommy Tuberville
Senator from Alabama2
Assumed office on January 3, 2021
Katie Britt
Senator from Alabama3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing Alabama.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Alabama over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Alabama

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Jasper, AL awarded 1,196 degrees. The student population of Jasper, AL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,337 male students and 2,034 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jasper, AL are White (864 and 72.2%), followed by Black or African American (282 and 23.6%), Two or More Races (21 and 1.76%), and Hispanic or Latino (16 and 1.34%).

The largest universities in Jasper, AL by number of degrees awarded are Bevill State Community College (1,196 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Jasper, AL are Registered Nursing (202 and 16.9%), Electrician (197 and 16.5%), and Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (172 and 14.4%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 3,371 students enrolled in Jasper, AL, 39.7% men and 60.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,507 records, of which 59.9% were women and 40.1% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 202 degrees awarded
  2. 148 degrees awarded
  3. 53 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Jasper, AL was Registered Nursing with 202 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Jasper, AL according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
1,196 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Bevill State Community College with 1,196 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2021, 650 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jasper, AL, which is 1.19 times more than the 546 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 864 degrees mean that there were 3.06 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 282 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,936) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,278) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.898% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.82% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.21M), Some college (906k), and Secondary Education (641k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Jasper, AL was $172,200 in 2021, which is 0.703 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $158,600 to $172,200, a 8.58% increase. The homeownership rate in Jasper, AL is 67.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Jasper, AL have an average commute time of 24.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jasper, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Jasper, AL is $55,721. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Jasper, AL was Census Tract 207 with a value of $68,654, followed by Census Tract 202 and Census Tract 206, with respective values of $54,754 and $53,468.

Property

$172,200
Median Property Value 2021
±$15,037
$3,485
Median Property Taxes
±$453

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Jasper, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Jasper, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

67.2%
Homeownership
2021
64.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 67.2% of the housing units in Jasper, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 68%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 207
  2. Census Tract 202
  3. Census Tract 206

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Jasper, AL was Census Tract 207 with a value of $68,654, followed by Census Tract 202 and Census Tract 206, with respective values of $54,754 and $53,468.

The following map shows all of the places in Jasper, AL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$55,721
Median Household Income
± $9,166
5.19k
Number of Households
± 551

In 2021, the median household income of the 5.19k households in Jasper, AL grew to $55,721 from the previous year's value of $53,308.

The following chart displays the households in Jasper, AL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Jasper, AL is from Alabama.
0.458
2021 Wage GINI in Alabama
0.458
2020 Wage GINI in Alabama

In 2021, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0218% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alabama in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (81.2%)
  2. Carpooled (13.5%)
  3. Worked At Home (3.54%)

In 2021, 81.2% of workers in Jasper, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.5%) and those who worked at home (3.54%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

24.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jasper, AL have a shorter commute time (24.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.93% of the workforce in Jasper, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Jasper, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Jasper, AL have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

16.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jasper, AL (2.23k out of 13.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females < 5, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Jasper, AL is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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89.9% of the population of Jasper, AL has health coverage, with 45% on employee plans, 16% on Medicaid, 13.1% on Medicare, 15.3% on non-group plans, and 0.399% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Walker County, AL see 2443 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.286% decrease from the previous year (2450 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2037 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 929 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,443 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Walker County, AL

Primary care physicians in Walker County, AL see an average of 2,443 patients per year. This represents a 0.286% decrease from the previous year (2,450 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Walker County, AL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.7% under 18 years, 21.6% between 18 and 34 years, 32% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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Uninsured People

10.1%
Uninsured
45%
Employer Coverage
16%
Medicaid
13.1%
Medicare
15.3%
Non-Group
0.399%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jasper, AL grew by 7.18% from 9.44% to 10.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Jasper, AL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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