Jasonville is a city in Greene County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,966 as of the 2020 census. It is the westernmost community in the Bloomington, Indiana, Metropolitan Statistical Area, approximately 15 miles closer to Terre Haute than to Bloomington. History Jasonville was founded in 1858. It was named for one of its founders, Jason Rogers. Jasonville, Indiana, is rich in history including a big fire in 1914, a booming mining community of the past, and the establishment of Shakamak State Park. Jasonville's motto is "Gateway to Shakamak" as Shakamak State Park is only 1 mile from the town. Geography Jasonville is located at (39.161511, -87.201027). According to the 2010 census, Jasonville has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 2,222 people, 882 households, and 568 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 1,022 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 98.1% White, 0.2% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population. There were 882 households, of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.9% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.6% were non-families. 30.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.05. The median age in the city was 38.4 years. 26.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.4% were from 25 to 44; 24.5% were from 45 to 64; and 17.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.4% male and 52.6% female. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 2,490 people, 970 households, and 615 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 1,116 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 98.27% White, 0.08% African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.20% from other races, and 0.84% from