Population overview
Jasper County is home to roughly 33,075 people, making up about 0.10% of the total population of Texas. Within the East Texas region, it ranks #24 of 44 counties by population. The combination of 938 square miles of land and 33,075 residents yields a density of about 35.3 people per square mile — characteristic of small-town and exurban Texas, where towns are anchored by a county seat surrounded by working farmland and ranches.
How Jasper County compares
Compared with the other 253 Texas counties, Jasper County sits in the upper half of the population distribution. It represents the broad middle of Texas — small to mid-sized counties with a clear county seat and a regionally rooted economy.
| Comparison | Population | vs Jasper |
|---|---|---|
| Jasper County | 33,075 | — |
| East Texas region average | 64,981 | +96% |
| Texas county median | 18,916 | -43% |
| Largest in Texas (Harris) | 5,045,026 | +15153% |
Neighboring county populations
Jasper County shares borders with 7 counties. Comparing population across an adjacent corridor often reveals commuting patterns, school-district pull, and economic gravity.
| County | Seat | Population | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelina County | Lufkin | 88,154 | 109.9 |
| Orange County | Orange | 86,266 | 242.3 |
| Hardin County | Kountze | 58,723 | 65.7 |
| Tyler County | Woodville | 20,443 | 22.1 |
| Newton County | Newton | 11,954 | 12.8 |
| Sabine County | Hemphill | 10,012 | 20.4 |
| San Augustine County | San Augustine | 7,722 | 14.6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jasper County, Texas?+
Jasper County has an estimated population of 33,075 residents, based on the most recent U.S. Census data.
What is the population density of Jasper County?+
Jasper County has a population density of approximately 35.3 people per square mile across its 938 sq mi of land area — characteristic of a small-town / exurban county.
Where does Jasper County rank among Texas counties by population?+
Jasper County ranks #90 out of 254 Texas counties by total population, accounting for roughly 0.10% of the state's total population.
What is the most populous county near Jasper County?+
Among the 7 counties bordering Jasper, Angelina County is the most populous with about 88,154 residents.
How is Jasper County's population measured?+
Population figures are sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau — the decennial census and annual American Community Survey (ACS) population estimates. See our methodology for full sourcing.