Jasper County

Jasper County, IN, had a population of approximately 33,478 as of the 2020 census. The racial composition was 94.5% White, 1.4% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.4% Asian, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino individuals made up 5.3% of the population. The median household income was around $60,675 and the poverty rate stood at 9.9%.

As of recent data, Jasper County, IN has a median home value of approximately $170,000. The median household income is around $60,000. The county sees a homeownership rate of about 80%, with an average of 2.6 persons per household. Renters make up around 20% of residents, with average monthly rent approximately $800. Jasper County has witnessed a steady annual home value appreciation rate of about 5%. Housing inventory tends to be limited, fostering a competitive market for both buyers and renters.

As of the most recent election cycle, Jasper County, Indiana, held various local, state, and federal elections. Below are key details:

1. County Commissioner Elections:

   • District 1: Candidate A (Party) - 1,500 votes
   • District 2: Candidate B (Party) - 1,200 votes

2. County Council Members:

   • At-large seats: Top three winners:
     • Candidate C (Party) - 1,700 votes
     • Candidate D (Party) - 1,600 votes
     • Candidate E (Party) - 1,550 votes

3. State Representatives:

   • District 16:
     • Incumbent F (Party) - 3,000 votes
     • Challenger G (Party) - 2,800 votes

4. Federal Elections:

   • U.S. House of Representatives for Indiana’s 4th District:
     • Incumbent H (Party) - 15,000 votes
     • Challenger I (Party) - 10,000 votes

Note: The results are indicative and for illustration only; consult Jasper County's official election board or website for the latest data and complete

Jasper County, IN, has a high school graduation rate of approximately 89%, which is slightly above the national average of 88% and Indiana's average of 87%. About 20% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is lower than the national average of 33% and Indiana's average of 26%. The county is served by multiple school districts, including Kankakee Valley School Corporation and Rensselaer Central Schools, with student-teacher ratios around 16:1, closely matching state and national ratios. Overall, Jasper County shows strong high school completion rates but lags behind in higher education attainment compared to broader benchmarks.

Jasper County, Indiana, with a population of approximately 34,000, shows the following employment statistics. As of the latest data, the unemployment rate in Jasper County stands around 3.7%, slightly below the national average of 4.1% and comparable to Indiana’s state average of 3.5%.

Top industries in Jasper County include:

1. Manufacturing: Around 22% of the workforce.
2. Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting: Approximately 14% of the workforce.
3. Health Care and Social Assistance: About 13% of the workforce.
4. Retail Trade: Close to 11% of the workforce.

Comparatively, manufacturing employment is higher than both the national average (8.5%) and the Indiana state average (16%). Agriculture employment is also significantly higher than the national level (1.3%) and state average (3%). Health Care, however, is somewhat lower than the national average (16%) and state average (14%).

As of recent data, Jasper County, IN, has an average household income of approximately $66,000. Comparatively, the national average household income stands around $68,700, while the state average in Indiana is about $57,600.

Statistics Table:

In this context, Jasper County's average income is lower than the national average but significantly higher than the state average for Indiana.

As of the most recent data available, Jasper County, Indiana, has experienced the following crime rates:

• Violent Crimes: 2.1 per 1,000 residents
• Property Crimes: 13.5 per 1,000 residents

The table below summarizes the types of crimes:

The rates indicate that property crimes are more prevalent than violent crimes in Jasper County. Awareness and community efforts are essential for addressing these issues.