Jasper County, Texas
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Location in the state of Texas
Statistics
Formed
Seat	Jasper
Area  - Total  - Land  - Water	2,511 km² (970 mi²) 2,428 km² (937 mi²) 83 km² (32 mi²), 3.32%
Population  - (2000)  - Density	35,604 15/km²
Website: www.co.jasper.tx.us

Jasper County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of 2000, the population was 35,604. Its county seat is Jasper⁶. Jasper County is named for William Jasper, a Revolutionary War hero. Image File history File links Map_of_Texas_highlighting_Jasper_County. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Jasper is a city located in Jasper County, Texas is on U.S. highways 96 and 190, State Highway 63, and Sandy Creek in north central Jasper County. ... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... Density (symbol: ρ - Greek: rho) is a measure of mass per volume. ... This does not cite its references or sources. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Chief Justice Associate Justices Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures State Courts Counties, Cities, and Towns Other countries â€¢ Politics Portal      A state of the United States is any one of the fifty subnational entities referred to... Official language(s) See: Languages of Texas Capital Austin Largest city Houston Area  Ranked 2nd  - Total 268,581 sq mi (695,622 km²)  - Width 773 miles (1,244 km)  - Length 790 miles (1,270 km)  - % water 2. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Jasper is a city located in Jasper County, Texas is on U.S. highways 96 and 190, State Highway 63, and Sandy Creek in north central Jasper County. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... William Jasper (c. ... The American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), also known as the American War of Independence, was a war fought primarily between Great Britain and revolutionaries within thirteen of her North American colonies. ...

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,511 km² (970 mi²). 2,428 km² (937 mi²) of it is land and 83 km² (32 mi²) of it (3.32%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

Major Highways

• U.S. Highway 96
• U.S. Highway 190
• U.S. Highway 69
• State Highway 62 (Texas)
• State Highway 63 (Texas)

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Adjacent counties

• San Augustine County (north)
• Sabine County (northeast)
• Newton County (east)
• Orange County (south)
• Hardin County (southwest)
• Tyler County (west)
• Angelina County (northwest)

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Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 35,604 people, 13,450 households, and 9,966 families residing in the county. The population density was 15/km² (38/mi²). There were 16,576 housing units at an average density of 7/km² (18/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 78.24% White, 17.81% Black or African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 2.04% from other races, and 1.15% from two or more races. 3.89% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ...

There were 13,450 households out of which 33.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.20% were married couples living together, 12.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.90% were non-families. 23.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.03. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

In the county, the population was spread out with 26.50% under the age of 18, 8.00% from 18 to 24, 26.80% from 25 to 44, 23.40% from 45 to 64, and 15.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 94.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.10 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $30,902, and the median income for a family was $35,709. Males had a median income of $31,739 versus $19,119 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,636. About 15.00% of families and 18.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.40% of those under age 18 and 17.80% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

County Elected Officials

• County Judge - Joe N. Folk (To be replaced by Mark Allen, County Judge-Elect, Jan, 2007)
• Commissioner, Pct. #1 - Charles Shofner, Jr.
• Commissioner, Pct. #2 - Rod Barger (To be replaced by Roy Parker, Commissioner-Elect, Jan, 2007)
• Commissioner, Pct. #3 - Willie Stark
• Commissioner, Pct. #4 - Mack Rose (To be replaced by Vance Moss, Commissioner-Elect, Jan, 2007)
• County Sheriff - Ronald McBride
• Tax Assessor/Collector - Bobby Biscamp
• County Clerk - Debbie Newman
• County Treasurer - Mary Jane Hancock (To be replaced by Rene Kelley, Treasurer-Elect, Jan, 2007)

District Elected Officials

• District Judge - Judicial District 1 - Judge Joe Bob Golden
• District Judge - Judicial District 1A - Judge Monte Lawlis (To be replaced by Jerome Owens, District Judge-Elect, 2007)
• District Clerk - Linda Ryall
• District Attorney - Ted G. Walker (To be replaced by Steve Hollis, District Attorney-Elect, Jan, 2007)

Justice of the Peace Courts

• Justice of the Peace, Pct. #1 - Walter Billingsley
• Justice of the Peace, Pct. #2 - Freddie Miller
• Justice of the Peace, Pct. #3 - Susan Ratcliff
• Justice of the Peace, Pct. #4 - Joe Wilkinson
• Justice of the Peace, Pct. #5 - Brett Holloway
• Justice of the Peace, Pct. #6 - Jimmy Jones (To be replaced by Steve Conner - JP-Elect, Jan, 2007)
• Constable, Pct. #1 - Kit Stephenson
• Constable, Pct. #2 - Ralph Nichols
• Constable, Pct. #3 - Ronnie Hutchison
• Constable, Pct. #4 - Mark McKinley
• Constable, Pct. #5 - Gerald McAdams
• Constable, Pct. #6 - Tommy R. Robinson

Appointed Officials

• County Auditor - Druscilla Miller
• Tax Appraiser - David Luther
• Emergency Management Coordinator - Billy Ted Smith

Cities and towns

• Browndell
• Brookeland, Texas
• Buna
• Evadale
• Jasper
• Kirbyville

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Communities

• Sam Rayburn, Texas
• Magnolia Springs, Texas
• Roganville, Texas
• Erin, Texas
• Mount Union, Texas
• Cairo Springs, Texas
• Call Junction, Texas
• Gist, Texas
• Gumslough, Texas
• Harrisburg, Texas
• Holly Springs, Texas
• Curtis, Texas
• Beech Grove, Texas

External links

• Jasper-Newton-Sabine Counties - Office of Emergency Management & Homeland Security
• Jasper County Government Website
• Jasper Newton County Public Health District Public Health Website for Jasper County
• The Deep East Texas Council of Governments (DETCOG)
• Jasper County from the Handbook of Texas Online

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