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Jasper County, SC growth snapshot

Jasper County had an estimated 38,533 residents in 2025, up 32.2% (9,375 more people) since 2020. That is faster than South Carolina as a whole (+8.5%), and the 1st fastest growth of 146 counties in the Carolinas.

Data as of 2025 · updated

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Net domestic migration added 2,056 people in 2025: more people moved in from other U.S. counties than moved out.

Employers counted 11,144 jobs in 2025, +15.6% since 2020 (27th of 146 Carolinas counties for job growth); the average weekly wage was $1,062.

Unemployment averaged 4.4% in 2025, 1.9 points higher than in 2019 (before the pandemic).

Builders were authorized to start 1,858 new homes in 2025, or 48.2 per 1,000 residents.

Median household income was $65,613 in the 2020–24 American Community Survey, +42.9% since 2016–20.

Across the 3,107 U.S. counties with a comparable estimate, its population growth ranks 3rd.

Part of the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC metro area.

Jasper County population by year

Resident population, July 1 estimate (Census Bureau)
YearPopulationChange
202538,533+2,195
202436,338+2,355
202333,983+1,915
202232,068+1,627
202130,441+1,283
202029,158–

Census Bureau population estimates, July 1 of each year.

What drove the change in Jasper County

Jasper County grew by 9,375 people since 2020; the largest part came from domestic migration (+7,815).

Components of population change, people (Census Bureau)
Component20252020–25Share
Natural changebirths minus deaths+57+29
International migrationfrom and to other countries+82+1,412
Domestic migrationfrom and to other U.S. counties+2,056+7,815
Census adjustmentbalancing residual+0+119
Total change+2,195+9,375

Census Bureau population estimates, components of change, each year July 1 to June 30. The components add up to the change in the estimate; the Census adjustment is the small balancing figure the Bureau publishes.

How it ranks

MeasureIn South CarolinaAmong U.S. counties
Population growth1st of 463rd of 3,107
Net domestic migration per 1,000 residents1st of 461st of 3,108
Private-sector job growth9th of 46438th of 3,092
Median household income16th of 461,560th of 3,107
Average weekly wage20th of 46–
Lowest unemployment rate14th of 462,051st of 3,108
New homes permitted per 1,000 residents1st of 461st of 3,005

1st = highest (lowest for unemployment). Counties are ranked only against others with a figure for the same period.

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Neighbouring counties

Jasper County grew faster than all 4 of its neighbouring counties (+32.2%, 2020–25).

3 of its 4 neighbouring counties had a higher median household income than Jasper County's $65,613 (2020–24).

Jasper County, SC and its 4 neighbouring counties: public federal figures
CountyPopulation2025Population change2020–25Net domestic migration per 1,000 residents2025Homes permitted per 1,000 residents2025Median household income2020–24
Jasper County, SC This county38,533+32.2%53.448.2$65,613
Effingham County, GA74,397+14.1%9.92.8$88,438
Beaufort County, SC204,433+8.8%5.66.0$86,573
Hampton County, SC18,174−1.9%0.80.9$44,711
Chatham County, GA311,855+5.7%0.214.2$71,097

Census Bureau population estimates and building permits, American Community Survey 5-year income. Rates per 1,000 residents. – means no figure, or a base too small for a change or rate (it would swing on a few people). A figure from another period shows its year and is left out of the comparison.

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Questions

What is the population of Jasper County?

About 38,533 people, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's population estimate for July 1, 2025.

Is Jasper County growing?

Yes. Its population grew 32.2% between 2020 and 2025, about 9,375 more people (Census Bureau population estimates). South Carolina as a whole changed +8.5% over the same years. That ranks 1st of 146 Carolinas counties for population growth.

How many people moved to Jasper County?

On net, about 2,056 people in 2025: that many more moved in from other U.S. counties than moved out (Census Bureau net domestic migration estimate).

How many jobs are in Jasper County?

Employers there reported 11,144 jobs covered by unemployment insurance in 2025, +15.6% since 2020 (BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages). The average weekly wage was $1,062 in 2025.

What is the unemployment rate in Jasper County?

It averaged 4.4% in 2025 (BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, annual average).

How many new homes are being built in Jasper County?

Building permits authorized 1,858 new housing units in 2025, 48.2 per 1,000 residents (Census Bureau Building Permits Survey). Permits count homes authorized, not finished.

What is the median household income in Jasper County?

$65,613 in the 2020–24 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

How does Jasper County compare with other South Carolina counties?

Among South Carolina counties it ranks 1st of 46 for population growth; 1st of 46 for net domestic migration per 1,000 residents; 9th of 46 for private-sector job growth; 16th of 46 for median household income. Nationally it ranks 3rd of 3,107 counties for population growth.

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Sources and method

Each number shows its own period. Changes compare the latest period with five years earlier (or the earliest period available). Beacon CRE last refreshed these figures on 2026-11-05. Figures come from public federal statistics and are informational only, not investment advice. Check the source before relying on a number. Methodology: how we compute every number. More on every layer: data sources and licences.