Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN

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2023 Population
103,209
0.106% 1-year growth
US Senator
Todd Young
Republican Party
US Senator
Jim Banks
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
42.1
0.959% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
11.3%
2.83% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$67,459
3.7% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$167,200
4.96% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
43,608
0.987% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN had a population of 103k people with a median age of 42.1 and a median household income of $67,459. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN grew from 103,100 to 103,209, a 0.106% increase and its median household income grew from $65,049 to $67,459, a 3.7% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.5%), Other (Hispanic) (2.5%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (1.72%), Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) (1.63%), and White (Hispanic) (1.49%).

4.15% of the households in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN 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.

98.5% of the residents in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN are Taylor Institute of Cosmetology II (15 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN was $167,200, and the homeownership rate was 80.9%.

Most people in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN is home to a population of 103k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.74% of Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN residents were born outside of the country (2.82k people).

In 2023, there were 35.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (92.3k people) in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.58k Other (Hispanic) and 1.78k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN are Spanish (2,735 households), Other Indo-European Languages (336 households), and Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (294 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
51,339
Women
49.7%
51,908
Men
50.3%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 103,247 inhabitants, with 50.3% men, and 49.7% women.

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Citizenship

98.5%
2023 Citizenship
98.6%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.5% of Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    92.3k ± 684
  2. Other (Hispanic)
    2.58k ± 454
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    1.78k ± 177
5.87%
Hispanic Population
6.06k people

In 2023, there were 35.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (92.3k people) in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.58k Other (Hispanic) and 1.78k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

5.87% of the people in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN are hispanic (6.06k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    1,038 ± 787 people
  2. El Salvador
    367 ± 469 people
  3. Germany
    198 ± 345 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN was Mexico, the natal country of 1,038 Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN residents, followed by El Salvador with 367 and Germany with 198.

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Foreign-Born Population

2.74%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
2.82k people
2.49%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
2.56k people

As of 2023, 2.74% of Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN residents (2.82k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN was 2.49%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    2,735 households (2.81%)
  2. Other Indo-European Languages
    336 households (0.345%)
  3. Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
    294 households (0.302%)

4.15% of the households in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN was Spanish. 2.81% of the households in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,914 ± 282
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    884 ± 200
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    866 ± 242

Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.17 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN employs 43.6k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN were Construction (4,219 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,827 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,240 people), and the highest paying industries were Administration of economic programs & space research ($162,124), Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($142,057), and Rail transportation ($100,950).

Males in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN have an average income that is 1.48 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,379. The income inequality in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN (measured using the Gini index) is 0.405, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
19,977
Women
45.8%
23,631
Men
54.2%

The workforce of Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN in 2023 was 43,608 people, with 45.8% woman, and 54.2% men.

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Occupations

43.6k
2023 Value
0.987%
1 Year growth
± 0.987%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN grew at a rate of 0.987%, from 43.2k employees to 43.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,037 people), Cashiers (1,166 people), and Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,142 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

43.6k
2023 Value
0.987%
1 Year growth
± 0.987%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN grew at a rate of 0.987%, from 43.2k employees to 43.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN, are Construction (4,219 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,827 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,240 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN, though some of these residents may live in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$53,421
Median earning men ± $1,885
$32,711
Median earning women ± $1,566

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($75,698), Information ($65,375), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($62,500).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,958), Public Administration ($45,939), and Construction ($41,635).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.47%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.47% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13%.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (39.8%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1%).

Todd Young and Jim Banks are the senators currently representing the state of Indiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Indiana

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Todd Young
Senator from Indiana3
Assumed office on January 3, 2017
Jim Banks
Senator from Indiana1
Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Todd Young and Jim Banks are the senators currently representing Indiana.

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

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US Representatives from Indiana

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN awarded 15 degrees. The student population of Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 0 male students and 45 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN are White (15 and 100%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (0 and 0%), Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (0 and 0%), and Unknown (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN by number of degrees awarded are Taylor Institute of Cosmetology II (15 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN are General Cosmetology (15 and 100%) and Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor (0 and 0%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 45 students enrolled in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN, 0% men and 100% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 41 records, of which 100% were women and 0% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
15 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN was General Cosmetology with 15 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
15 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Taylor Institute of Cosmetology II with 15 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 1 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN, which is 0.0714 times less than the 14 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 15 degrees mean that there were NaNy times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 0 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 1.07% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.912% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (34.9k), Some college (17.2k), and Secondary Education (12k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN was $167,200 in 2023, which is 0.551 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $159,300 to $167,200, a 4.96% increase. The homeownership rate in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN is 80.9%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN have an average commute time of 27.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$167,200
Median Property Value 2023
±$4,736
$32,156
Median Property Taxes
±$1,109

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, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

80.9%
Homeownership
2023
67.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 80.9% of the housing units in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 80.8%.

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$67,459
Median Household Income
± $2,091
39.8k
Number of Households
± 1,317

In 2023, the median household income of the 39.8k households in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN grew to $67,459 from the previous year's value of $65,049.

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Wage Distribution

0.405
2023 Wage GINI in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN
0.413
2022 Wage GINI in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN

In 2023, the income inequality in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN was 0.405 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.8% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (80.3%)
  2. Carpooled (11.7%)
  3. Worked At Home (4.71%)

In 2023, 80.3% of workers in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.7%) and those who worked at home (4.71%).

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Commute Time

27.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN have a longer commute time (27.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.87% of the workforce in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN 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, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

11.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN (11.5k out of 102k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN is White, followed by Hispanic 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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Health

93.5% of the population of Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN has health coverage, with 47.3% on employee plans, 17.7% on Medicaid, 16.4% on Medicare, 11.2% on non-group plans, and 0.828% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Illinois see 1,264 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.6% increase from the previous year (1,232 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1189 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 318 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,264 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Illinois

Primary care physicians in Illinois see an average of 1,264 patients per year. This represents a 2.6% increase from the previous year (1,232 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.1% under 18 years, 18% between 18 and 34 years, 38.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

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Uninsured People

6.51%
Uninsured
47.3%
Employer Coverage
17.7%
Medicaid
16.4%
Medicare
11.2%
Non-Group
0.828%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN declined by 5.99% from 6.93% to 6.51%.

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