Jasper, Arkansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jasper, Arkansas
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Historic downtown Jasper
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Location of Jasper in Newton County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Newton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.98 sq mi (2.53 km2) |
| • Land | 0.95 sq mi (2.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 876 ft (267 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 547 |
| • Density | 573.38/sq mi (221.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72641
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-34900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404791 |
Jasper is a small city located in Newton County, Arkansas, in the United States. It is an important place because it is the county seat of Newton County. This means it's where the main government offices for the county are located.
In 2020, a count of all the people living there, called a census, showed that 547 people lived in Jasper. The city is also part of the larger Harrison area, which is a group of towns and cities that are connected by their economy.
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Where is Jasper?
Jasper is found in the state of Arkansas. The United States Census Bureau says that the city covers about 2.53 square kilometers (or 0.98 square miles) of land. There is a very small amount of water, about 0.06 square kilometers (0.02 square miles).
Main Roads in Jasper
The most important road that goes through Jasper is 
Highway 7. This highway helps people travel to and from the city.
Who Lives in Jasper?
The number of people living in Jasper has changed over many years. Here is a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 91 | — | |
| 1910 | 242 | — | |
| 1920 | 253 | 4.5% | |
| 1930 | 385 | 52.2% | |
| 1940 | 412 | 7.0% | |
| 1950 | 407 | −1.2% | |
| 1960 | 273 | −32.9% | |
| 1970 | 394 | 44.3% | |
| 1980 | 519 | 31.7% | |
| 1990 | 332 | −36.0% | |
| 2000 | 498 | 50.0% | |
| 2010 | 466 | −6.4% | |
| 2020 | 547 | 17.4% | |
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People in Jasper (2020 Census)
The 2020 census also looked at the different groups of people living in Jasper. Most people in Jasper are White. There are also smaller numbers of people from other backgrounds.
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 500 | 91.41% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 1 | 0.18% |
| Native American | 7 | 1.28% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.73% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.18% |
| Other/Mixed | 24 | 4.39% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 | 1.83% |
In 2020, there were 547 people living in Jasper. These people made up 240 households, and 137 of these were families.
Education in Jasper
Jasper is home to the Jasper School District. This school district is one of the largest in Arkansas based on its size. It serves students from parts of five different counties.
The Jasper School District includes two main schools:
- Jasper Elementary School
- Jasper High School
See also
In Spanish: Jasper (Arkansas) para niños
