Missouri

Jasper

122,761
2020 population
1850
first census record
18
census records

About Jasper

Jasper, Missouri, first appears in the United States federal census in 1850, when it recorded a population of 4,223. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 122,761.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 8 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Carthage – Jackson and Price vs. Sigel, Battle of Carthage MO, Battle of Carthage, and 42 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020122,761
2010117,404
2000104,686
199090,465
198086,958
197079,852
196078,863
195079,106
194078,705
193073,810
192075,941
191089,673
190084,018
189050,500
188032,019
187014,928
18606,883
18504,223
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Jasper

Military engagements that took place in Jasper, Missouri.

Battle of Carthage – Jackson and Price vs. Sigel
1861
Battle of Carthage MO
1861
Battle of Carthage
1861
Joplin Area Skirmish
1862
Carthage Second Skirmish (1862)
1862
Sarcoxie Skirmish
1862
Sarcoxie Missouri Skirmish
1862
Carthage Third Engagement (1864)
1864

Historic places in Jasper

National Register of Historic Places listings in Jasper, Missouri.

St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church and Rectory
Joplin
Joplin Union Depot
Joplin
Fox Theater
Joplin
Buchanan, Lucius P., House
Joplin
Newman Brothers Building
Joplin
Main and Eight Streets Historic District
Joplin
Murphysburg Historic District
Joplin
Sarcoxie Public Square Historic District
Sarcoxie
Jasper County Courthouse
Carthage
Joplin Connor Hotel
Joplin
66 Drive-In
Carthage
Joplin Carnegie Library
Joplin
Ridgway Apartments
Joplin
Carthage Courthouse Square Historic District
Carthage
St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad Building
Joplin
Fifth and Main Historic District
Joplin
Phelps Country Estate
Carthage
Olivia Apartments
Joplin
Inter-State Grocer Company Building
Joplin
Joplin Downtown Historic District
Joplin
South Main Street Historic District
Joplin
Webb, Elijah Thomas, House
Webb City
Joplin and Wall Avenues Historic District
Joplin
Cave Spring School and Cave Spring Cemetery
Sarcoxie
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Frequently asked about Jasper

When does Jasper first appear in the US census?
Jasper, Missouri first appears in the federal census in 1850, with a recorded population of 4,223.
What is the population of Jasper?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Jasper had a recorded population of 122,761.
Were any battles fought in Jasper?
8 documented military engagements took place in Jasper, including Battle of Carthage – Jackson and Price vs. Sigel, Battle of Carthage MO, Battle of Carthage.
How many historic places are in Jasper?
42 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Jasper, Missouri.
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