Geography of Jasper County
Jasper County sits at roughly 30.74° N and 94.03° W in the East Texas region of Texas, spanning 938 square miles of terrain that includes the landscape characteristic of the area — from open ranchland and farmland to small-town main streets. The county's centroid is near Jasper, and the county shares boundaries with 7 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 33,075 residents across 938 square miles, Jasper County has a population density of about 35.3 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Jasper
Jasper serves as the seat of government for Jasper County. The county courthouse, commissioners court, district clerk, and primary public records are located here. As with all 254 Texas counties, the county seat is the anchor of civic life and the principal address for elections, permits, and court filings.
History & name origin
Jasper County was established in 1836 and was named for William Jasper (1750–1779), an American Revolutionary War hero. It was carved from territory previously part of One of the original 23 counties.
Jasper County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Jasper County geography, population, county seat, neighboring counties, and how to use the maps on this page. Every answer is generated from the official U.S. Census data backing this site.
Where is Jasper County, Texas located?+
Jasper County is located in the East Texas region of Texas at approximately 30.744° N, 94.025° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48241. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Jasper County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Jasper County in square miles?+
Jasper County covers approximately 938 square miles of land in the East Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 92nd out of 254 Texas counties. The full bounding box of the county is rendered to scale on the interactive map and matches the U.S. Census TIGER 2023 polygon.
What is the population of Jasper County, Texas?+
Jasper County has a population of approximately 33,075 residents. With 938 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 35.3 people per square mile, which is rural for a Texas county. That makes Jasper County the 90th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Jasper County?+
Jasper is the county seat of Jasper County, Texas, which was organized in 1836 and named for William Jasper (1750–1779), an American Revolutionary War hero. Jasper County was originally carved out of One of the original 23 counties. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Jasper County are located in Jasper.
Which Texas counties border Jasper County?+
Jasper County shares borders with Hardin, San Augustine, Tyler, Angelina, Sabine, Newton, and Orange counties. These 7 neighboring counties are highlighted on the schematic boundary map and linked at the bottom of this page so you can quickly compare population, area, and county seats across the East Texas region.
Where can I download or print a map of Jasper County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Jasper County is available from the "Download PDF" button at the top of this page. The printable layout uses authentic U.S. Census TIGER boundary geometry for Jasper County, includes a Texas locator inset, and is sized for standard 8.5" × 11" Letter paper. For interactive use, the live Leaflet map on this page supports OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, Esri topographic, and Carto light basemaps with zoom, scale bar, and fullscreen.
What is the FIPS code for Jasper County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Jasper County is 48241, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 241. This is the same FIPS code used by the U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line files, the American Community Survey, and most federal datasets that key on county.