Jasper County, Iowa

Jasper County
County
Jasper County Courthouse in Newton
Location within the U.S. state of Iowa
Iowa's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 41°41′17″N93°03′41″W / 41.688055555556°N 93.061388888889°W / 41.688055555556; -93.061388888889
Country	United States
State	Iowa
Founded	1846
Named for	William Jasper
Seat	Newton
Largest city	Newton
Area
• Total	733 sq mi (1,900 km2)
• Land	730 sq mi (1,900 km2)
• Water	2.5 sq mi (6 km2)  0.3%
Population  (2020)
• Total	37,813
• Density	52/sq mi (20/km2)
Time zone	UTC−6 (Central)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district	2nd
Website	jasperia.org

Jasper County is a county in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 37,813. ^[1] The county seat is Newton. ^[2] The county was organized in 1846 and is named after Sergeant William Jasper, a Revolutionary War hero. ^[3]

Jasper County is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines, IA Metropolitan Statistical Area. ^[4]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 733 square miles (1,900 km²), of which 730 square miles (1,900 km²) is land and 2.5 square miles (6.5 km²) (0.3%) is water. ^[5] The North and South Skunk River flow through the county. Bodies of water include Lake Mariposa and Rock Creek.

Major highways

• Interstate 80
• U.S. Highway 6
• U.S. Highway 65
• Iowa Highway 14
• Iowa Highway 117
• Iowa Highway 163
• Iowa Highway 224
• Iowa Highway 330

Adjacent counties

• Marshall County (north)
• Poweshiek County (east)
• Mahaska County (southeast)
• Marion County (south)
• Polk County (west)
• Story County (northwest)

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1850	1,280		—
1860	9,883		672.1%
1870	22,116		123.8%
1880	25,963		17.4%
1890	24,943		−3.9%
1900	26,976		8.2%
1910	27,034		0.2%
1920	27,855		3.0%
1940	31,496		—
1950	32,305		2.6%
1960	35,282		9.2%
1970	35,425		0.4%
1980	36,425		2.8%
1990	34,795		−4.5%
2000	37,213		6.9%
2010	36,842		−1.0%
2020	37,813		2.6%
2023 (est.)	37,919	[6]	0.3%
U.S. Decennial Census [7] 1790-1960 [8] 1900-1990 [9] 1990-2000 [10] 2010-2018 [11]

Population of Jasper County from US census data

2020 census

2022 US Census population pyramid for Jasper County from ACS 5-year estimates

The 2020 census recorded a population of 37,813 in the county, with a population density of 51.5449/sq mi (19.90159/km²). 96.04% of the population reported being of one race. There were 16,132 housing units, of which 14,994 were occupied. ^[1]

Jasper County Racial Composition ^[12]

Race	Num.	Perc.
White (NH)	34,445	91.1%
Black or African American (NH)	683	1.8%
Native American (NH)	91	0.24%
Asian (NH)	215	0.57%
Pacific Islander (NH)	30	.08%
Other/Mixed (NH)	1,262	3.33%
Hispanic or Latino	1,087	3%

2010 census

The 2010 census recorded a population of 36,842 in the county, with a population density of 50.4692/sq mi (19.4863/km²). There were 16,181 housing units, of which 14,806 were occupied. ^[13]

2000 census

As of the census ^[14] of 2000, there were 37,213 people, 14,689 households, and 10,267 families residing in the county. The population density was 51 people per square mile (20 people/km²). There were 15,659 housing units at an average density of 22 units per square mile (8.5 units/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.58% White, 0.83% Black or African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.44% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.26% from other races, and 0.62% from two or more races. 1.01% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 14,689 households, out of which 31.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.30% were married couples living together, 7.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.10% were non-families. 26.10% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.60% under the age of 18, 7.40% from 18 to 24, 28.60% from 25 to 44, 23.40% from 45 to 64, and 16.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 101.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.70 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $41,683, and the median income for a family was $50,071. Males had a median income of $36,001 versus $24,770 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,622. About 4.80% of families and 6.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.10% of those under age 18 and 7.00% of those age 65 or over.

Government and infrastructure

The Iowa Department of Corrections Newton Correctional Facility is in an unincorporated area in Jasper County, near Newton. ^[15]

United States presidential election results for Jasper County, Iowa ^[16]

Year	Republican		Democratic		Third party(ies)
	No.	%	No.	%	No.	%
2024	12,701	62.88%	7,141	35.35%	356	1.76%
2020	12,084	59.87%	7,737	38.33%	363	1.80%
2016	10,560	55.48%	7,109	37.35%	1,365	7.17%
2012	8,877	45.49%	10,257	52.56%	381	1.95%
2008	8,794	45.28%	10,250	52.78%	378	1.95%
2004	9,462	47.16%	10,430	51.99%	170	0.85%
2000	8,729	48.94%	8,699	48.77%	407	2.28%
1996	6,414	38.67%	8,776	52.92%	1,395	8.41%
1992	6,866	38.12%	8,120	45.08%	3,026	16.80%
1988	6,703	42.60%	8,940	56.82%	90	0.57%
1984	8,576	51.36%	8,023	48.04%	100	0.60%
1980	8,286	48.84%	7,258	42.78%	1,422	8.38%
1976	7,728	46.04%	8,783	52.32%	275	1.64%
1972	9,133	55.31%	7,007	42.43%	373	2.26%
1968	7,901	51.79%	6,556	42.98%	798	5.23%
1964	5,321	34.19%	10,216	65.65%	24	0.15%
1960	9,332	56.27%	7,242	43.67%	11	0.07%
1956	9,310	56.67%	7,098	43.21%	20	0.12%
1952	9,610	58.37%	6,756	41.03%	99	0.60%
1948	5,710	44.66%	6,684	52.28%	392	3.07%
1944	6,413	47.58%	6,978	51.77%	88	0.65%
1940	7,240	46.95%	8,129	52.71%	52	0.34%
1936	5,875	40.81%	8,315	57.76%	205	1.42%
1932	5,399	43.54%	6,781	54.68%	221	1.78%
1928	9,144	69.76%	3,857	29.42%	107	0.82%
1924	6,565	56.81%	1,214	10.50%	3,778	32.69%
1920	7,417	67.25%	3,390	30.74%	222	2.01%
1916	3,092	47.08%	3,282	49.97%	194	2.95%
1912	1,766	27.83%	2,487	39.20%	2,092	32.97%
1908	3,543	53.03%	2,889	43.24%	249	3.73%
1904	3,962	62.39%	1,942	30.58%	446	7.02%
1900	3,894	54.14%	3,163	43.97%	136	1.89%
1896	2,768	47.21%	3,019	51.49%	76	1.30%

Communities

Cities

• Baxter
• Colfax
• Kellogg
• Lambs Grove
• Lynnville
• Mingo
• Mitchellville

(part)

• Monroe
• Newton
• Oakland Acres
• Prairie City
• Reasnor
• Sully
• Valeria

Unincorporated communities

• Ira
• Killduff
• Newburg
• Rushville

Townships

• Buena Vista
• Clear Creek
• Des Moines
• Elk Creek
• Fairview
• Hickory Grove
• Independence
• Kellogg
• Lynn Grove
• Malaka
• Mariposa
• Mound Prairie
• Newton
• Palo Alto
• Poweshiek
• Richland
• Rock Creek
• Sherman
• Washington

Population ranking

The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2020 census of Jasper County. ^[1]

†county seat

Rank	City/Town/etc.	Municipal type	Population (2020 Census)
1	† Newton	City	15,760
2	Mitchellville (mostly in Polk County )	City	2,485
3	Colfax	City	2,255
4	Monroe	City	1,967
5	Prairie City	City	1,700
6	Baxter	City	962
7	Sully	City	881
8	Kellogg	City	606
9	Lynnville	City	380
10	Mingo	City	302
11	Oakland Acres	City	176
12	Lambs Grove	City	174
13	Reasnor	City	152
14	Valeria	City	39

Notable people

• John M. Haines, tenth Governor of Idaho; born in Jasper County. ^[17]
• Lyle Goodhue, chemist and inventor, born in Jasper County.
• Sara Haines, American television host and journalist.

See also

• Iowa portal

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Jasper County, Iowa

References

1. "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
3. Weaver, James Baird (1912). Past and Present of Jasper County, Iowa, Volume 1. B.F. Bowen. p. 44.
4. United States Office of Management and Budget. "Update of Statistical Area Definitions and Guidance on Their Uses" (PDF). pp. 5, 36. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 14, 2006. Retrieved July 21, 2006.
5. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
6. "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
7. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 18, 2014.
8. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 18, 2014.
9. "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 18, 2014.
10. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved July 18, 2014.
11. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved July 18, 2014.
12. "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Jasper County, Iowa".
13. "Population & Housing Occupancy Status 2010" (PDF). United States Census Bureau American FactFinder. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 16, 2020. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
14. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
15. "Newton Correctional Facility Archived June 13, 2011, at the Wayback Machine ." Iowa Department of Corrections. Retrieved on November 24, 2010. "Newton Correctional Facility 307 S. 60th Avenue W. P. O. Box 218 Newton, IA 50208"
16. Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 26, 2018.
17. "Idaho Governor John Michiner Haines". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved September 19, 2012.

External links

• Jasper County government's website Archived March 18, 2018, at the Wayback Machine

41°41′17″N93°03′41″W / 41.68806°N 93.06139°W / 41.68806; -93.06139