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Jackson County

Tennessee · 11,638 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 $32,722. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $89,200. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% 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
11,638
+6%since 2000
from 10,984 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
38 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 36 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.7
+12%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K11K11K12K1990201020202024Jackson County
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,722
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,502 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,452
+16%since 2000
from $15,020 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,200
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$493
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $314 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.7%
−43.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
22.3% rent
Vacancy rate
19.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+10%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(10,763)
Black0.1%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(89)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(280)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(11,267)
Black0.2%(29)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(164)
Asian0.1%(10)
Other1.7%(197)
Diversity Score8.4%(974)
Diversity Score
8
+228%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+61%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% 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
6.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.3%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson County, Tennessee?

Jackson County, Tennessee has about 11,638 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jackson County, Tennessee earns about $32,722 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 $89,200, and the typical rent is about $493 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson County, Tennessee?

About 9.4% 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 21.7% 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 2,341 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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