Jasper
City in Walker County, Alabama
Jasper is a city in Walker County, Alabama, with 14,572 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 328 ft (100 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cordova, 7.4 miles SE.
- 14,572residents (2020 Census)
- 328 ftelevation · 100 m
- 29.6 sq miland area · 76.7 km²
- 492 / sq mipopulation density
- 35501ZIP code
About Jasper
Jasper is a city in and the county seat of Walker County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2020 census, Jasper had a population of 14,586. Named in honor of Sergeant William Jasper, an American Revolutionary War hero, Jasper was settled around 1815 and incorporated on August 18, 1886.
The first significant growth of the area was in 1886 when the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham Railroad and the Sheffield & Birmingham Railroads were completed through Jasper. The population grew from 200 people in 1886 to more than 3,000 in 1890. In a special edition in 1891, the Mountain Eagle stated there were six coal mines, two sandstone quarries, 400 coke ovens, one foundry and machine shop, two saw mills, one brick works, four hotels, and two banks.
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Living in Jasper
- Median household income
- $66,238
- Median home value
- $215,700
- Median rent
- $721/mo
- Median age
- 35.7
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Jasper had 14,572 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 14,572 |
|---|---|
| Density | 492 per sq mi (190 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Jasper at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Walker County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 14,572 (2020) |
| Land area | 29.62 sq mi (76.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.33 sq mi (0.84 km²) |
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.8511° N, 87.2683° W |
| ZIP code | 35501 |
| Official website | jaspercity.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0138416 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Jasper
- Cordova7.4 mi SE
- Parrish8.2 mi S
- Sipsey10.8 mi E
- Oakman11.7 mi SW
- Dora13.7 mi SE
- Sumiton14.5 mi SE
- Carbon Hill14.9 mi W
- Nauvoo15.5 mi NW
- Arley15.8 mi N
- Kansas16.9 mi W
- West Jefferson18.0 mi SE
- Eldridge20.9 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Jasper
What county is Jasper in?
Jasper is in Walker County, Alabama.
What is the population of Jasper, AL?
14,572 people lived in Jasper at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Jasper, AL?
The ZIP code of Jasper is 35501.
What is the elevation of Jasper?
328 feet (100 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Jasper?
Cordova (7.4 mi), Parrish (8.2 mi), Sipsey (10.8 mi), Oakman (11.7 mi), Dora (13.7 mi).
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