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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Gainesboro

Tennessee · 879 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 $19,861. Population has declined 12% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $66,200. With a median age of 51.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 45% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 51.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

879
−12%since 1990
from 1,002 in 1990
1990 – 2025
565 / sq mi
−12%since 1990
from 644 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
51.0
+19%since 1990
from 42.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7438669881K1K1990201020202024Gainesboro
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,861
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,798
+94%since 1990
from $9,152 in 1990
US average: $21,522
27.8%
−6.2 ptssince 1990
from 34.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$66,200
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$219
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $173 in 1990
US average: $602
60.1%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 63.5% in 1990
39.9% rent
3.3
+1%since 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(988)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.9%(9)
Diversity Score3.5%(35)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(862)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0.5%(4)
Diversity Score2.6%(23)
3
−26%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.0%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
49.4%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 43.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.6%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.8 min
−20%since 1990
from 17.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gainesboro, Tennessee?

Gainesboro, Tennessee has about 879 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Gainesboro, Tennessee?

The typical household in Gainesboro, Tennessee earns about $19,861 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 $66,200, and the typical rent is about $219 a month.

How educated are people in Gainesboro, Tennessee?

About 11.0% 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 27.8% of people in Gainesboro, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gainesboro, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Gainesboro, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 123 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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