Jasper County, Illinois
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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.[1] Its county seat is Newton.[2]
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Jasper County | |
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Coordinates: 39°01′N 88°09′W | |
Country | United States |
State | Illinois |
Founded | 1831 |
Named for | 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 |
• Density | 19/sq mi (7.2/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Congressional district | 12th |
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