Jasper, Missouri facts for kids
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Jasper, Missouri
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Location of Jasper, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Jasper |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.13 sq mi (2.92 km2) |
| • Land | 1.11 sq mi (2.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 906 |
| • Density | 817.69/sq mi (315.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64755
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| Area code(s) | 417 |
| FIPS code | 29-36512 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395460 |
Jasper is a small city in Jasper County, Missouri, United States. In 2010, about 931 people lived within the city limits. It is part of the larger Joplin Metropolitan Area.
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Exploring Jasper's Location
Jasper is located just one mile south of the border between Barton and Jasper counties. You can find it along U.S. Route 71. The city is about ten miles south of Lamar and ten miles north of Carthage.
Land and Water Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, Jasper covers a total area of about 1.13 square miles (2.92 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.11 square miles (2.87 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), is water.
Jasper's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 54 | — | |
| 1890 | 400 | 640.7% | |
| 1900 | 627 | 56.8% | |
| 1910 | 664 | 5.9% | |
| 1920 | 766 | 15.4% | |
| 1930 | 754 | −1.6% | |
| 1940 | 804 | 6.6% | |
| 1950 | 776 | −3.5% | |
| 1960 | 746 | −3.9% | |
| 1970 | 796 | 6.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,012 | 27.1% | |
| 1990 | 994 | −1.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,012 | 1.8% | |
| 2010 | 931 | −8.0% | |
| 2020 | 906 | −2.7% | |
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The population of Jasper has changed over the years. In 1880, only 54 people lived there. By 1980 and 2000, the population reached over 1,000 people. The most recent count in 2020 showed 906 residents.
What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, the city of Jasper had 931 people living in 365 households. There were 247 families. The population density was about 838.7 people per square mile (323.8 people per square kilometer).
Most residents, about 97.0%, were White. A small number of people identified as African American, Native American, or Asian. About 1.9% of the population identified with two or more races. Less than 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 34.2% of households had children under 18 living with them. Nearly half of the households (49.9%) were married couples. The average household had 2.55 people, and the average family had 3.05 people.
The median age in Jasper was 36.7 years. About 25.8% of residents were under 18. About 13.4% were 65 years old or older. The number of males and females in the city was almost equal.
A Glimpse into Jasper's Past
Jasper has had a few different names throughout its history. It was once known as Coon Creek settlement. It was also called Midway because it was located between the county seats of Carthage and Lamar. In the late 1800s, it was officially renamed Jasper. This name was chosen to reuse postal equipment from an older town named Jasper that used to be southeast of Carthage.
Famous Residents
Jasper was once home to Debra Dene Barnes Miles. She was crowned Miss America in 1968, after winning the 'Miss Kansas' title. She lived in Jasper the year after her reign as Miss America.
Learning in Jasper
Students in Jasper attend schools within the Jasper County R-V School District. This district provides education for the children living in the area.
See also
- In Spanish: Jasper (Misuri) para niños
