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Jasper County, Mississippi had an estimated 15,799 residents on July 1, 2024, down 3.5 percent since the 2020 census base of 16,368, across 676 square miles. County output reached $656.1 m in 2024, 207 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 29 7(a) approvals worth $13.3 m since FY2020.
Underlined figures are computed by MMCG Analytics, not published by the agency.
Jasper County
How many people live in Jasper County
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202416,059
- Households6,647
- Average household size2.42
- Median household income$48,660
- Median age41.9
- Median gross rent$724 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$107,100
- Home value to household income2.2 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income17.9 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher12.2 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree3.4 percent
- Adults 25 and over11,036
- Population under 183,678
- Share under 1822.9 percent
- Population 65 and over3,438
- Share 65 and over21.4 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 648,943
- Civilian labor force6,686
- Unemployment rate6.2 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over54.0 percent
- Rank by population among Mississippi counties55th of 82
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included2095th of 3,222
Jasper County is the 55th largest of 82 Mississippi counties by population. A median home costs 2.2 times median household income, which is affordable by national standards. Residents under 18 outnumber those 65 and over, at 22.9 percent against 21.4 percent, a household formation profile rather than a retirement one.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
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Is Jasper County's population growing?
- Population, July 1, 202415,799
- Census 2020 base population16,368
- Population change since the 2020 census base-3.48 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 2024-171
- Births, 2024192
- Deaths, 2024294
- Natural change, 2024-102
- Net domestic migration, 2024-68
- Net international migration, 20240
- Total net migration, 2024-68
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 2024-183
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents2820th of 3,144
The county has lost 3.48 percent of its population since the 2020 census base. The population fell in 2024 from both sources: deaths exceeded births and more people left than moved in.
US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
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Where are people moving to Jasper County from?
- Tax returns filed by households arriving361
- People arriving, from those returns729
- Tax returns filed by households leaving364
- Net household movement-3
- Adjusted gross income arriving$12.1 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$-4.4 m
- Average income of an arriving household$33,512
- Average income of a leaving household$45,305
- Largest single originJones County (114 households)
- Largest single destinationJones County (117 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jones County | 114 | 241 | $4.1 m |
| Smith County | 29 | 65 | $1.3 m |
| Clarke County | 22 | 49 | $1.3 m |
Households arriving report $11,793 less average income than households leaving, which drains spending power even where headcount holds up. The largest single source of arrivals is Jones County, which is the catchment a retail or multifamily study should look at first.
US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
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What is the Jasper County economy?
- County GDP, 2024$656.1 m
- County GDP, 2023$606.5 m
- GDP change, 2023 to 20248.2 percent
- GDP change over five years40.6 percent
- Rank by GDP among the Mississippi areas BEA publishes53rd of 82
- Rank by GDP among the US county areas BEA publishes2206th of 3,127
- GDP per resident$40,856
Output grew 8.2 percent in the latest year and 40.6 percent over five, which is the trend line a lender will read behind any single year figure.
US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional, table CAGDP2, CAGDP2, through 2024.
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Employment by industry in Jasper County
- Covered employment, annual average3,856
- Establishments reporting240
- Average annual pay$47,744
- Average weekly wage$918
- Manufacturing, employment1,574
- Manufacturing, average annual pay$53,153
- Retail trade, employment331
- Retail trade, average annual pay$31,401
- Construction, employment109
- Construction, average annual pay$65,476
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, employment108
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, average annual pay$57,911
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, employment105
- Transportation and warehousing, employment76
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1,574 | 16 | $53,153 |
| Retail trade | 331 | 39 | $31,401 |
| Construction | 109 | 18 | $65,476 |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 108 | 9 | $57,911 |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 105 | 6 | $108,450 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 76 | 16 | $80,914 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 54 | 14 | $43,095 |
| Administrative and support and waste management services | 30 | 4 | $44,123 |
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 1,574 jobs, 40.8 percent of covered employment.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
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How many businesses are in Jasper County?
- Establishments, all industries207
- Employment at those establishments3,490
- Annual payroll$190.1 m
- Establishments per 1,000 residents12.9
These are counts of establishments physically operating in the county, not listings, so they are the supply side a feasibility study measures demand against. County Business Patterns counts private establishments with paid employees in March 2023, while the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages above counts every unemployment-insured employer, public ones included, as a 2024 annual average, so the two establishment and employment counts differ.
US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Building permits in Jasper County
- Housing units authorized by permit, 20240
- Declared construction value permitted$0
- Single family units authorized0
- Multifamily units authorized0
No residential units were authorized by permit in 2024. In a small county this is common and is not by itself a sign of distress, but it does mean there is no recent residential pipeline to read demand from.
US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
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SBA loans in Jasper County (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded29
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$13.3 m
- Average 7(a) approval$459,269
- Median 7(a) approval$138,000
- 10th percentile approval$46,720
- 90th percentile approval$1,000,000
- Largest single approval$3,229,100
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)127
- Jobs per approval4.4
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active8
- Distinct industries receiving approvals12
- Median 7(a) term60 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer3.4 percent
- Loans on real estate terms1
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter23
- Franchise loans0
- Franchise share of approvals0.0 percent
- Leading industry by approval countGeneral Freight Trucking, Local (9)
- Most active lenderPeoples Bank (16)
The average approval of $459,269 sits well above the median of $138,000, pulled up by a few larger deals, so the median is the better guide to what a typical borrower here gets. Only 3.4 percent of approvals run on real estate terms, so SBA credit here is mostly working capital and equipment rather than property acquisition.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA loan default and charge-off rates in Jasper County
Do SBA loans in Jasper County get paid back?
- Loans with a final outcome recorded11
- Paid in full9
- Charged off2
- Status: Paid in full9
- Status: Exempt from disclosure11
- Status: Cancelled5
- Status: Charged off2
- Status: Committed, not yet disbursed2
Only 11 loans have reached a final outcome, fewer than the 30 a charge-off rate needs, so no rate is published.
Compare against the national and state SBA charge-off rates, computed the same way over resolved loans only.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA lending by place in Jasper County
- Borrower cities with recorded lending7
- Bay Springs, approvals17
- Stringer, approvals5
- Paulding, approvals2
- Vossburg, approvals2
- Heidelberg, approvals1
- Louin, approvals1
| Borrower city | Approvals | Gross approval dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Bay Springs | 17 | $5,309,800 |
| Stringer | 5 | $1,586,500 |
| Paulding | 2 | $242,800 |
| Vossburg | 2 | $111,500 |
| Heidelberg | 1 | $3,229,100 |
| Louin | 1 | $2,744,800 |
| Laurel | 1 | $94,300 |
Bay Springs accounts for 17 approvals against 5 in Stringer. County level figures average over that gap, which is why a site decision is made at the submarket rather than the county.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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How large is Jasper County?
- Land area676 sq mi
- Rank by land area among Mississippi counties25th of 82
- Width, east to west24.2 mi
- Height, north to south29.1 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary5
- Residents per square mile of land24
- Establishments per square mile0.31
US Census Bureau county boundary geometry, TIGER, adjacency computed from shared boundary vertices, TIGER county boundaries. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year. US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Flood risk in Jasper County
- Participation of the county's own NFIP community Jasper County, unincorporated areasParticipating, community 280302
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book5
- Of those, participating in the NFIP3
- NFIP participation rate60.0 percent
- Communities carrying a CRS class0
- Radon levels in Jasper County, EPA zone predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/LZone 3
The county's own community in the status book, unincorporated Jasper County (community 280302), participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and carries no Community Rating System class, so no CRS premium discount applies there. The EPA places Jasper County in radon zone 3, a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L. The zone is a screening prediction for the county and does not substitute for a test at an address. 60.0 percent of the county's listed communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, per Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26. US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Coverage
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Feasibility studies
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- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202416,059
- Households6,647
- Average household size2.42
- Median household income$48,660
- Median age41.9
Common questions
Jasper County questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in Jasper County, Mississippi?
The Census Bureau estimates 15,799 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 16,059, in 6,647 households, ranking 55th of 82 Mississippi counties. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Is Jasper County's population growing?
The population has fallen 3.48 percent since the 2020 census base of 16,368, to 15,799 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 192 births against 294 deaths, with net migration of -68. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in Jasper County?
$48,660. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $107,100, which is 2.2 times income, and median gross rent is $724 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in Jasper County?
207 establishments, employing 3,490 people with an annual payroll of $190.1 m. These are establishments physically operating in the county, not listings. Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
What is employment by industry in Jasper County?
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 1,574 jobs, 40.8 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 3,856 jobs at an average annual pay of $47,744, or $918 a week. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
How much SBA lending happens in Jasper County?
29 7(a) approvals totaling $13.3 m since FY2020, across 8 lenders, with a median approval of $138,000. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
How many building permits were issued in Jasper County?
No residential units were authorized by permit in 2024. Source: US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
What is the radon zone for Jasper County?
Zone 3, a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L. Source: US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Where do people moving to Jasper County come from?
The largest single origin is Jones County, with 114 households. Arriving households report an average income of $33,512 against $45,305 for those leaving. Source: US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Are traffic counts available for Jasper County on this page?
No. Annual average daily traffic resolves in the platform rather than in this dataset, so no AADT figure is printed here. It is a gap we know about rather than a figure we estimated.
Is zoning published for Jasper County?
No. Nothing on this page presents parcel level zoning, and where a statutory framework applies it is marked as the statewide frame, to be confirmed locally.
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Cities and places in Jasper.
4 Census places lie wholly or partly in Jasper County. All 4 carry enough published place level data for a page of their own and are linked.
| Place | Type | Population | SBA 7(a) approvals, projects in this county | Lies in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Springs | city | 1,855 | 17 | Wholly in this county |
| Heidelberg | town | 756 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Louin | town | 393 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Montrose | town | 168 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
A further 10 of the county's 29 SBA 7(a) approvals are to borrowers in cities that match no Census place in Jasper County, the largest being Stringer (5), Paulding (2), Vossburg (2). Those are postal cities, unincorporated areas and cities outside the county, so no place row claims them; they are counted in the county total above.