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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Jackson County

Tennessee · 10,984 residents · 308.81 sq mi
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Jackson County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,502. Population has grown 18% since 1990. 8% 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 $65,500. Households here earn about 27% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

10,984
+18%since 1990
from 9,297 in 1990
1990 – 2025
36 / sq mi
+18%since 1990
from 30 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.8
+5%since 1990
from 37.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K10K11K11K12K1990201020202024Jackson County
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,502
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,081 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,020
+64%since 1990
from $9,159 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.1%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 20.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$65,500
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$314
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $229 in 1990
US average: $602
80.7%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 81.6% in 1990
19.3% rent
2.5
+15%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(9,196)
Black0.2%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(71)
Asian0.5%(42)
Diversity Score4.5%(422)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(10,763)
Black0.1%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(89)
Asian0.1%(7)
Diversity Score2.6%(280)
3
−44%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.4%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.6%
+16.4 ptssince 1990
from 45.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.8%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.3 min
−21%since 1990
from 24.5 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 Jackson County, Tennessee?

Jackson County, Tennessee has about 10,984 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Jackson County, Tennessee?

The typical household in Jackson County, Tennessee earns about $26,502 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jackson County, Tennessee expensive?

In Jackson County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $65,500, and the typical rent is about $314 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson County, Tennessee?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Jackson County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jackson County, Tennessee?

About 18.1% of people in Jackson County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jackson County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Jackson County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,687 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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