Jasper, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jasper, Michigan
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Looking north along S. Adrian Highway (M-52)
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Location within Lenawee County
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 Jasper, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Jasper, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Lenawee |
| Townships | Fairfield Ogden |
| Established | 1874 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.03 sq mi (10.44 km2) |
| • Land | 4.03 sq mi (10.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 371 |
| • Density | 92.06/sq mi (35.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49248
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| Area code(s) | 517 |
| GNIS feature ID | 629217 |
Jasper is a small community located in Lenawee County, in the state of Michigan, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community" and a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a recognized area with its own population count, but it doesn't have its own separate local government like a city or town. In 2020, about 371 people lived in Jasper. It even has its own post office with the ZIP Code 49248.
Where is Jasper?
Jasper is located in Lenawee County, Michigan. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the community covers an area of about 4.03 square miles (10.44 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within its boundaries.
Main Roads in Jasper
- M-52, also known as Adrian Highway, runs right through the center of Jasper. It goes from south to north.
Jasper's Story
The first European settler to arrive in the Jasper area was Andrew Millet in 1824. A post office was opened in Jasper on June 18, 1874, with Henry Ferguson as its first postmaster. The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway also had a train station in Jasper. This station was first called Fairfield.
Before 1908, Jasper was one of the larger populated areas in Lenawee County, with about 8,000 residents. However, a serious health crisis caused the population to drop significantly. More than half of the residents were affected, and many homes in the southern part of town were burned to help stop the spread of the illness.
The community of Jasper was officially recognized as a census-designated place for the first time during the 2010 census. This means it now has officially defined borders and its population is counted separately.
Who Lives in Jasper?
This section shows how many people have lived in Jasper over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 412 | — | |
| 2020 | 371 | −10.0% | |
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- In 2010, the population of Jasper was 412 people.
- By 2020, the population had changed to 371 people.
See also
In Spanish: Jasper (Míchigan) para niños
