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.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which are land and (3.2%) are covered by water.
Major highways
- 20px U.S. Highway 69
- 20px U.S. Highway 96
- 25px U.S. Highway 190
- 20px State Highway 62
- 20px State Highway 63
- 20px Recreational Road 255
Adjacent counties
- San Augustine County (north)
- Sabine County (northeast)
- Newton County (east)
- Orange County (south)
- Hardin County (southwest)
- Tyler County (west)
- Angelina County (northwest)
National protected areas
- Angelina National Forest (part)
- Big Thicket National Preserve (part)
- Sabine National Forest (part)