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Jackson County

Tennessee · 11,617 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 $35,880. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $115,800. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 35% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
11,617
+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: 280
Median age
47.4
+19%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K11K11K12K1990201020202024Jackson County
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,880
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,502 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,148
+41%since 2000
from $15,020 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.7%
US avg: 10%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,800
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$601
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $314 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
22.1% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+31%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(10,778)
Black0.3%(31)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(245)
Asian0.1%(17)
Other2.8%(326)
Diversity Score13%(1,515)
Segregation Score12%(1,398)
Diversity Score
13
+411%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
12
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.5%
+18.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+58%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 13.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 51.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.0%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.6%
−72.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson County, Tennessee?

Jackson County, Tennessee has about 11,617 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jackson County, Tennessee earns about $35,880 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 $115,800, and the typical rent is about $601 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson County, Tennessee?

About 11.6% 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 16.0% 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 2,320 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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