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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Jacksboro

Tennessee · 1,887 residents · 2.581 sq mi
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Jacksboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,537. Population has grown 20% since 1990. 13% 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 $86,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% 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

1,887
+20%since 1990
from 1,568 in 1990
1990 – 2025
731 / sq mi
+20%since 1990
from 608 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.3
+12%since 1990
from 35.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Jacksboro
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,537
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,318 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,150
+54%since 1990
from $10,501 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.7%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 15.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$86,400
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $55,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$353
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $311 in 1990
US average: $602
70.4%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 67.8% in 1990
29.6% rent
2.9
+13%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(1,552)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(7)
Asian1%(16)
Diversity Score3.6%(57)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,841)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(28)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score4.1%(77)
4
+13%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.0%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 14.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.7%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 65.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.3%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.4 min
−23%since 1990
from 21.4 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 Jacksboro, Tennessee?

Jacksboro, Tennessee has about 1,887 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Jacksboro, Tennessee?

The typical household in Jacksboro, Tennessee earns about $29,537 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jacksboro, Tennessee expensive?

In Jacksboro, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $86,400, and the typical rent is about $353 a month.

How educated are people in Jacksboro, Tennessee?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Jacksboro, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jacksboro, Tennessee?

About 18.7% of people in Jacksboro, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jacksboro, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Jacksboro, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 319 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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