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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Gainesboro

Tennessee · 1,002 residents · 1.557 sq mi
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Gainesboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $12,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $40,500. With a median age of 42.8, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 51% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,002
+14%vs 2000
vs 879 in 2000
1990 – 2025
644 / sq mi
+14%vs 2000
vs 565 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
42.8
−16%vs 2000
vs 51.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7438669881K1K1990201020202024Gainesboro
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$12,250
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $19,861 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,152
−49%vs 2000
vs $17,798 in 2000
US average: $14,340
34.0%
+6.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$40,500
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $66,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$173
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $219 in 2000
US average: $450
63.5%
+3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.1% in 2000
36.5% rent
3.3
−1%vs 2000
vs 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(862)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(23)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(988)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.9%(9)
Other0.2%(2)
Diversity Score3.5%(35)
3
+35%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.9%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
43.0%
−6.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 49.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.1%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.3 min
+25%vs 2000
vs 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Gainesboro, Tennessee?

Gainesboro, Tennessee has about 1,002 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Gainesboro, Tennessee?

The typical household in Gainesboro, Tennessee earns about $12,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gainesboro, Tennessee expensive?

In Gainesboro, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $40,500, and the typical rent is about $173 a month.

How educated are people in Gainesboro, Tennessee?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Gainesboro, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gainesboro, Tennessee?

About 34.0% of people in Gainesboro, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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