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Jasper, Florida

Jasper is a city located in Hamilton County, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,780. It is the county seat of Hamilton County6.

Geography Jasper is located at 30°31'8" North, 82°57'4" West (30.518856, -82.951194)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.1 km² (2.0 mi²). 5.1 km² (2.0 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 1,780 people, 742 households, and 488 families residing in the city. The population density is 352.4/km² (911.2/mi²). There are 878 housing units at an average density of 173.8/km² (449.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 52.25% White, 45.67% African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.73% from other races, and 1.01% from two or more races. 3.09% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 742 households out of which 28.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.7% are married couples living together, 23.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.2% are non-families. 31.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 15.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.40 and the average family size is 3.01.

In the city the population is spread out with 29.3% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 74.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 69.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $19,018, and the median income for a family is $23,664. Males have a median income of $30,938 versus $17,244 for females. The per capita income for the city is $12,844. 37.4% of the population and 30.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 56.5% are under the age of 18 and 18.7% are 65 or older.



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