Jamie Stitt
Assistant Commissioner, Business and Workforce Development
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development
312 Rosa L. Parks Ave., Nashville, TN 37243Common Search Terms
Jackson County
County Profile ToolJackson County
Population & Demographics
Location
Time Zone
Central Time Zone
Grand Division
Middle Tennessee
Area (Square Miles)
308.8
County Seat
Gainesboro
Metropolitan Area
North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area
ECD Region
Upper Cumberland
Population
Population
(2020)
11,617
Population
(2022)
11,730
Population Change
(2020 - 2022)
1.0%
Population Forecast
(2040)
11,984
Foreign Born Population
38
Foreign Born Persons (Percentage of Population)
0.30%
Language Other Than English Spoken At Home
2.00%
Civilian Veteran Population
819
Race (Percentage of Population)
White Alone
93.60%
Black or African American, alone
0.70%
American Indian And Alaska Native, alone
0.10%
Asian, alone
0.00%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, alone
0.10%
Some Other Race, alone
0.90%
Two or More Races
4.60%
Hispanic or Latino
2.40%
Age (Percentage of Population)
Male
Female
Total
Under 5 Years Old
Male: 4.30%
Female: 0.048
Total: 4.50%
Under 18 Years Old
Male: 17.60%
Female: 18.00%
Total: 17.80%
18-64 Years Old
Male: 60.90%
Female: 58.50%
Total: 59.70%
65 Years and Over
Male: 21.50%
Female: 23.50%
Total: 22.50%
Median Age
Male: 47.3
Female: 46.8
Total: 48.1
Sources:
U.S. Census Bureau, 2018-2022 5-Year American Community Survey
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Tennessee State Data Center (2024)
Housing & Income
Housing & Income
Households
4,569
Homeownership Rate
83.0%
Persons Per Household
2.52
Living In Same House 1 Year & Over
92.4%
Median Home Value
$126,100
Annual Home Sales
104
Median Sale Price of Homes Sold
$163,950
Persons In Households With Income Below Poverty Level
19.7%
Total Personal Income
$446.4M
Personal Income Per Capita
$37,237
County Median Wage
$18.02
Household Income & Benefits
Percent of Household
Less Than $10,000
9.2%
$10,000 to $14,999
6.2%
$15,000 to $24,999
15.3%
$25,000 to $34,999
10.2%
$35,000 to $49,999
15.3%
$50,000 to $74,999
14.0%
$75,000 to $99,999
11.8%
$100,000 to $149,999
13.1%
$150,000 to $199,999
2.5%
$200,000 or More
2.5%
Median Household Income
$42,357
Percentage of Households by Income Range
Sources:
U.S. Census Bureau, 2018-2022 5-Year American Community Survey
Tennessee Housing Development Agency (2023)
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (2023)
Lightcast (2023)
Tax Structure
Property Tax
Property Tax Rate (County)
$2.5500
State Property Tax
None
Assessment Ratio: Residential Property
25%
Assessment Ratio: Farm Property
25%
Assessment Ratio: Commercial/Industrial Property
40%
Assessment Ratio: Public Utility Property
55%
Assessment Ratio: Business Personal Property
30%
State Tax
State Income Tax on Wages
None
State Income Tax: Interest from Bonds and Notes and Dividends from Stock
None (Hall Income tax was fully repealed January 1, 2021)
Excise Tax (State)
6.5% of Tennessee taxable income
Franchise Tax (state)
0.25% of the greater of net worth or real and tangible property in Tennessee. The minimum tax is $100.
Unemployment Insurance Tax (state)
2.7% of the first $7,000 in wages for new employers
Sales Tax
State Sales Tax Rate
7.0%
County Sales Tax Rate
2.75%
Local Sales Tax Collections
(FY 2023)
$2,362,329
Local Sales Tax Collections
(FY 2024)
$2,230,707
Local Sales Tax Collections Growth
(FY 2023 - FY 2024)
5.90%
State Bond Ratings
Moody's
Aaa
Standard & Poor's
AAA
Fitch
AAA
Debt per Capita
State Debt per Capita
$988
County Debt Per Capita
$595
Sources:
Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury (2024)
Tennessee Department of Revenue (2024)
The Tax Foundation (2024)
Labor Force
Labor Force Estimates (2023)
Tennessee
Jackson
Labor Force
Tennessee: 3,379,605
Jackson: 4,793
Employment
Tennessee: 3,267,935
Jackson: 4,598
Unemployment
Tennessee: 111,670
Jackson: 195
Unemployment Rate
Tennessee: 3.30%
Jackson: 4.10%
Unemployment Rate*
Tennessee
Jackson
2019
Tennessee: 7.40%
Jackson: 7.90%
2020
Tennessee: 4.50%
Jackson: 4.50%
2021
Tennessee: 3.40%
Jackson: 3.90%
2022
Tennessee: 3.30%
Jackson: 4.10%
Unemployment Rate (by percentage)
Sources:
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Industries
Industry
Employment
Establishments
Avg. Annual Wages
Construction
Employment: 72
Establishments: 17
Employment: $52,845
Manufacturing
Employment: 165
Establishments: 11
Employment: $41,970
Wholesale Trade
Employment: 46
Establishments: 10
Employment: $45,839
Retail Trade
Employment: 101
Establishments: 17
Employment: $23,934
Information
Employment: 95
Establishments: 6
Employment: $85,586
Finance and Insurance
Employment: 15
Establishments: 7
Employment: $42,375
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
Employment: 21
Establishments: 2
Employment: $65,471
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Employment: 72
Establishments: 17
Employment: $68,005
Administrative, Support, Waste Management and Remediation
Employment: 19
Establishments: 8
Employment: $37,428
Educational Services
Employment: 29
Establishments: 1
Employment: $37,385
Health Care and Social Assistance
Employment: 120
Establishments: 27
Employment: $31,372
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
Employment: 52
Establishments: 2
Employment: $23,029
Accommodation and Food Services
Employment: 156
Establishments: 13
Employment: $15,061
Other Services (except Public Administration)
Employment: 46
Establishments: 11
Employment: $34,744
Government
Employment: 536
Establishments: 19
Employment: $34,982
Total
Employment: 1,564
Establishments: 174
Employment: $39,633
Unique Occupations*
Employment
Location Quotient*
Sewing Machine Operators
Employment: 15
Location Quotient*: 11.76
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
Employment: 12
Location Quotient*: 6.78
Bus Drivers, School
Employment: 19
Location Quotient*: 5.05
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers
Employment: 14
Location Quotient*: 4.67
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Employment: 59
Location Quotient*: 4.26
Key Cluster
Total Employment
Advanced Materials
0
Aerospace & Defense
0
Appliances & Electrical
28
Automotive
52
Business Services
84
Chemicals
0
Distribution & Logistics
39
Film, Music & Entertainment
14
Food & Beverage
0
Healthcare & Medical Devices
49
Top Employers
Top County Employers
Estimated Employees
City
Jackson County Board of Education
Est. Employees: 253
City: Gainesboro
Twin Lakes Telephone
Est. Employees: 114
City: Gainesboro
Jackson County Government
Est. Employees: 100
City: Gainesboro
Mabry Healthcare and Rehabilitation
Est. Employees: 82
City: Gainesboro
Neilson & Brainbridge, LLC
Est. Employees: 80
City: Gainesboro
Transportation & Logistics
Transportation
Nearest Commercial Service Airport
Nashville International
Distance to Nearest Commercial Service Airport
81
Daily Flights At Nearest Commercial Service Airport
599
Nearest General Aviation Airport
Jackson County
Runway Length at Nearest General Aviation Airport
3,497'
Mean Travel Time to Work (Minutes)
30.7
Access of Interstate
I-40 (8 miles)
U.S. Highways
NONE
State Highways
53, 56, 85, 96, 135, 151, 262, 290, 477
Nearest Port (From County Seat)
Nashville
Sources:
Tennessee Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration, Aeronautical Data (2024)
U.S. Census Bureau, 2018-2022 5-Year American Community Survey
Education
General Stats
Jackson
Tennessee
Population Aged 25-64 With High School Degree Or Higher
Jackson: 84.0%
Tennessee: 91.5%
Population Aged 25-64 With Associate's Degree Or Higher
Jackson: 21.7%
Tennessee: 41.2%
Population Aged 25-64 With Bachelor's Degree Or Higher
Jackson: 13.8%
Tennessee: 32.8%
High School Graduation Rate
Jackson: 90.8%
Tennessee: 90.6%
College Going Rate
Jackson: 46.6%
Tennessee: 56.7%
Average ACT Score
Jackson: 18.2
Tennessee: 19.0
High School Graduation Rate
College Going Rate
Average ACT Score
Jackson County Schools
Enrollment
Elementary Schools
Enrollment: 679
Middle Schools
Enrollment: 324
High Schools
Enrollment: 403
Regional Higher Education Institutions
City
Enrollment
Tennessee Technological University
City: Cookeville
Enrollment: 9,902
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Livingston
City: Livingston
Enrollment: 1,417
Sources:
U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 1-Year American Community Survey,
U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 5-Year American Community Survey
Tennessee Department of Education (2022-2023)
National Center for Education Statistics
Tennessee Board of Regents and Tennessee Higher Education Commission
† Regional higher education institutions include those within the selected and surrounding counties.
Due to data availability, federal graduation rates were used for Clay, Fentress, and Haywood counties.
Health & Public Safety
Doctors
Number of Doctors
2
Overweight & Obesity Prevalence
Adults*
21
Children** (Grade 8)
54.5
Regional Hospitals
Number of Beds
City
Sources:
American Medical Association (2023)
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Tennessee Department of Health
† Regional hospitals include those within the selected and surrounding counties.
Climate
Climate
Average High Temperature
70.7°F
Average Low Temperature
47.7°F
Average Annual Temperature
59.2°F
Annual Rainfall
58.25"
Elevation (at County Seat)
565'
Prevailing Winds
Southwest
Sources:
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (2023)
Community Information
Gainesboro
Population (2022)
926
Charter Type
Private Act
Local Option Sales Tax Rate
2.75%
City Property Tax Rate
$0.50
Phone Number
(931) 268-9315
Retire Tennessee Participant
No
Tennessee Downtowns Participant
Yes
Main Street Participant
No
Additional Community Information
ThreeStar Certified County
Yes
Sources:
Tennessee Municipal Technical Advisory Service
Tennessee Department of Revenue (2015)
Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury (2015)
U.S. Census Bureau, 2010-2014 5-Year American Community Survey