Jasper County, South Carolina

county in South Carolina, United States

Jasper County is the county in the state of South Carolina, United States As of the 2020 census, 28,791 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Ridgeland.[2]

Jasper County
Jasper County Courthouse
Jasper County Courthouse
Map of South Carolina highlighting Jasper County
Location within the U.S. state of South Carolina
Map of the United States highlighting South Carolina
South Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 32°25′50″N 81°01′18″W / 32.43059°N 81.021627°W / 32.43059; -81.021627
Country United States
State South Carolina
Founded1912
Named forWilliam Jasper
SeatRidgeland
Largest communityHardeeville
Area
 • Total701.58 sq mi (1,817.1 km2)
 • Land655.16 sq mi (1,696.9 km2)
 • Water46.42 sq mi (120.2 km2)  6.62%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total28,791
 • Density43.94/sq mi (16.97/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional districts1st, 6th
Websitewww.jaspercountysc.gov

References change

  1. "QuickFacts: Jasper County, South Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  2. National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved January 20, 2024.