Jasper County, Illinois
Jasper County | |
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Jasper County Courthouse in Newton | |
Location within the U.S. state of Illinois | |
Illinois's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 39°01′N 88°09′W / 39.01°N 88.15°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| Founded | 1831 |
| Named after | William Jasper |
| Seat | Newton |
| Largest city | Newton |
| Area | |
• Total | 498 sq mi (1,290 km2) |
| • Land | 495 sq mi (1,280 km2) |
| • Water | 3.6 sq mi (9 km2) 0.7% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 9,287 |
• Estimate (2023) | 9,144 |
| • Density | 19/sq mi (7.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 12th |
| Website | https://jaspercountyillinois.gov/ |
Jasper County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 9,287. Its county seat is Newton.