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Jacksboro

Tennessee · 2,306 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 $45,650. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $156,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,306
+22%since 2000
from 1,887 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
893 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 731 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
+8%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Jacksboro
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,650
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,537 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,409
+51%since 2000
from $16,150 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance12.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services5.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,000
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$570
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
37.7% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+17%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,841)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(28)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(77)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(2,178)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(26)
Asian0.6%(13)
Other4%(92)
Diversity Score14.4%(331)
Diversity Score
14
+252%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+74%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.2%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 90.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 49.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.8%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
55.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.3%
−75.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jacksboro, Tennessee?

Jacksboro, Tennessee has about 2,306 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jacksboro, Tennessee?

The typical household in Jacksboro, Tennessee earns about $45,650 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 $156,000, and the typical rent is about $570 a month.

How educated are people in Jacksboro, Tennessee?

About 11.3% 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 13.0% 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 738 residents, a change of about 47 percent over that period.

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

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