Geography of Jasper County
Small towns and open country define Jasper County. Its 33,075 residents are spread across 938 square miles, giving the county a density typical of rural Texas.
It lies in the East Texas region at about 30.74° N, 94.03° W and is 92nd in size among Texas's 254 counties. Jasper County shares boundaries with 7 other Texas counties, and the closest major cities are Beaumont (about 46 miles away in a straight line) and Houston (about 105 miles).
East Texas is the state's forested corner — the Piney Woods, red-clay hills, lakes and river bottoms that have more in common with the Deep South than with the open West. Timber, poultry, oil and gas, and growing retirement and lake communities shape its economy.
For a broader view of how Jasper County fits within the state, download our free Texas map with counties and cities PDF — a printable, high-resolution reference showing all 254 Texas counties labeled with their county seats.
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
If you need an official record from Jasper County — a deed, a birth certificate, a court filing — Jasper is where it is kept. The town shares its name with the county. Like every Texas county seat, it hosts the courthouse and the main offices of county government. For many residents, a trip to Jasper combines county business with groceries, school events and church.
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. Figures are sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau; answers are written and reviewed by the Texas County Map team.
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?+
Use the "Download PDF" button below the Jasper County map on this page to save a letter-size PDF of the county boundary, neighboring counties and incorporated places, drawn from U.S. Census Bureau 2023 boundary files. The "Official TxDOT road map" button downloads the Texas Department of Transportation county road mapbook for Jasper County. Both files are stored on this site and download directly. Our free Texas map with counties and cities PDF shows all 254 counties on one sheet.
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.