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Gainesboro

Tennessee · 962 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 $24,637. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $88,000. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 43% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
962
+9%since 2000
from 879 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
618 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 565 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.1
−8%since 2000
from 51.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7438669881K1K1990201020202024Gainesboro
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,637
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,861 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,357
−8%since 2000
from $17,798 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 27.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.495
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,000
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$294
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $219 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
21.4%
−38.6 ptssince 2000
from 60.1% in 2000
44.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+7%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(949)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(5)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other8.6%(83)
Diversity Score20.3%(196)
Diversity Score
20
+693%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.4%
+30.0 ptssince 2000
from 49.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+97%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.0%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
59.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gainesboro, Tennessee?

Gainesboro, Tennessee has about 962 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gainesboro, Tennessee?

The typical household in Gainesboro, Tennessee earns about $24,637 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 $88,000, and the typical rent is about $294 a month.

How educated are people in Gainesboro, Tennessee?

About 15.0% 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 24.9% 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 40 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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