Jasper, New York facts for kids
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Jasper, New York
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 Jasper, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Steuben |
| Area | |
| • Total | 52.67 sq mi (136.40 km2) |
| • Land | 52.64 sq mi (136.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,870 ft (570 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,418  |
| • Estimate
(2021)
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1,404 |
| • Density | 26.61/sq mi (10.28/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14855
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| Area code(s) | 607 |
| FIPS code | 36-38319 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979103 |
Jasper is a small town located in Steuben County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 1,418 people lived there. The town is named after William Jasper, a brave military hero from Fort Moultrie.
The Town of Jasper is in the southwestern part of Steuben County. It is located west of the city of Corning. The ZIP Code for Jasper is 14855.
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History of Jasper
The very first settlers arrived in the Jasper area around 1807. These early pioneers helped build the community.
The town of Jasper was officially created in 1837. It was formed from parts of two nearby towns: Troupsburg and Canisteo. Later, in 1848, some of Jasper's land was used to help form the Town of Greenwood.
A famous ceramics artist named Frederick Walrath was born in Jasper in 1871. He grew up in the town and became well-known for his art. He passed away in 1921 during a visit back home.
Geography and Location
Jasper covers a total area of about 52.7 square miles (136.4 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land.
Two important roads meet near Jasper village. New York State Route 417 runs east and west. New York State Route 36 runs north and south. These two highways briefly join together in the area.
People of Jasper
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 657 | — | |
| 1840 | 1,187 | 80.7% | |
| 1850 | 1,749 | 47.3% | |
| 1860 | 1,850 | 5.8% | |
| 1870 | 1,683 | −9.0% | |
| 1880 | 1,806 | 7.3% | |
| 1890 | 1,690 | −6.4% | |
| 1900 | 1,430 | −15.4% | |
| 1910 | 1,264 | −11.6% | |
| 1920 | 943 | −25.4% | |
| 1930 | 986 | 4.6% | |
| 1940 | 967 | −1.9% | |
| 1950 | 983 | 1.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,008 | 2.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,042 | 3.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,128 | 8.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,232 | 9.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,270 | 3.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,424 | 12.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,418 | −0.4% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,404 | −1.4% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,270 people living in Jasper. There were 403 households, and 324 of these were families. The population density was about 24 people per square mile.
Many households (42.7%) had children under 18 living with them. Most families (67.7%) were married couples. About 14.9% of all households were single individuals.
The people in Jasper come from different age groups. About 33.2% were under 18 years old. The median age was 31 years. This means half the people were younger than 31 and half were older.
The median income for a household in Jasper was $33,393. For families, the median income was $35,962. The town also has a notable Amish population.
Communities and Places in Jasper
- Dennis Corners – This is a place found east of Hampshire. You can find it on County Road 72.
- Five Corners – This is a small hamlet located southeast of Jasper village. It is near NY-417 and Tuscarora Creek.
- Hampshire – A hamlet situated north of Jasper village. It is located along NY-36.
- Jasper – This is the main hamlet of Jasper. It is on NY-417, close to Tuscarora Creek.
- Tuscarora Creek – A stream that flows through the southeastern part of the town.
See also
In Spanish: Jasper (Nueva York) para niños
