Jasper County, Texas
Jasper County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 32,980. Its county seat is Jasper. The county was created as a municipality in Mexico in 1834, and in 1837 was organized as a county in the Republic of Texas. It is named for William Jasper, an American Revolutionary War hero.
Jasper County | |
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Jasper County Courthouse | |
Location within the U.S. state of Texas | |
Texas's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 30°44′N 94°02′W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Founded | 1837 |
| Named for | William Jasper |
| Seat | Jasper |
| Largest city | Jasper |
| Area | |
| • Total | 970 sq mi (2,500 km2) |
| • Land | 939 sq mi (2,430 km2) |
| • Water | 31 sq mi (80 km2) 3.2% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 32,980 |
| • Density | 34/sq mi (13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 36th |
| Website | www |
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