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
2020 Population
11,631
2024 Population
12,029
Population Change
3.42%
Population Forecast
11,984
Foreign Born Population
41
Foreign Born Persons (Percentage of Population)
0.30%
Language Other Than English Spoken At Home
2.10%
Civilian Veteran Population
747
White Alone
92.90%
Black or African American, alone
0.40%
American Indian And Alaska Native, alone
0.20%
Asian, alone
0.00%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, alone
0.00%
Some Other Race, alone
0.50%
Two or More Races
6.00%
Hispanic or Latino
2.80%
Under 5 Years Old
Male: 4.50%
Female: 4.60%
Total: 4.60%
Under 18 Years Old
Male: 17.90%
Female: 18.70%
Total: 18.30%
18-64 Years Old
Male: 59.90%
Female: 56.90%
Total: 58.00%
65 Years and Over
Male: 22.20%
Female: 24.40%
Total: 23.30%
Median Age
Male: 46.6
Female: 47
Total: 46.9
Households
4,795
Homeownership Rate
81.08%
Persons Per Household
2.47
Living In Same House 1 Year & Over
93.96%
Median Home Value
$155,500
Annual Home Sales
104
Median Sale Price of Homes Sold
$205,965
Persons In Households With Income Below Poverty Level
20.30%
Total Personal Income
$521.9M
Personal Income Per Capita
$42,169
County Median Wage
$18.67
Less Than $10,000
7.40%
$10,000 to $14,999
7.20%
$15,000 to $24,999
12.20%
$25,000 to $34,999
10.10%
$35,000 to $49,999
14.50%
$50,000 to $74,999
13.70%
$75,000 to $99,999
10.20%
$100,000 to $149,999
16.80%
$150,000 to $199,999
4.80%
$200,000 or More
3.10%
Median Household Income
$47,951
Property Tax Rate (County)
$2.55
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 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None (Hall Income tax was fully repealed January 1, 2021)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 Tennessee portion of net worth
Unemployment Insurance Tax (state)
2.7% of the first $7,000 in wages for new employers
State Sales Tax Rate
7.00%
County Sales Tax Rate
2.75%
Local Sales Tax Collections
$2,510,769
Local Sales Tax Collections
$2,362,329
Local Sales Tax Collections Growth
6.30%
Moody's
Aaa
Standard & Poor's
AAA
Fitch
AAA
State Debt per Capita
$1,125
County Debt Per Capita
$450
Labor Force
Tennessee: 3,420,373
Jackson: 4,872
Employment
Tennessee: 3,303,023
Jackson: 4,675
Unemployment
Tennessee: 117,350
Jackson: 197
Unemployment Rate
Tennessee: 3.40%
Jackson: 4.00%
2021
Tennessee: 4.50%
Jackson: 4.50%
2022
Tennessee: 3.40%
Jackson: 3.90%
2023
Tennessee: 3.20%
Jackson: 4.00%
2024
Tennessee: 3.40%
Jackson: 4.00%
Crop and Animal Production
Employment: 12
Establishments: 3
Avg. Annual Wages: $94,918
Construction
Employment: 87
Establishments: 22
Employment: $63,281
Manufacturing
Employment: 197
Establishments: 16
Employment: $41,845
Wholesale Trade
Employment: 68
Establishments: 17
Employment: $57,483
Retail Trade
Employment: 117
Establishments: 25
Employment: $22,256
Information
Employment: 114
Establishments: 10
Employment: $99,030
Finance and Insurance
Employment: 25
Establishments: 10
Employment: $40,442
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Employment: 39
Establishments: 21
Employment: $122,571
Educational Services
Employment: 20
Establishments: 3
Employment: $38,181
Health Care and Social Assistance
Employment: 116
Establishments: 33
Employment: $35,661
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
Employment: 31
Establishments: 2
Employment: $35,550
Accommodation and Food Services
Employment: 160
Establishments: 19
Employment: $18,835
Other Services (except Public Administration)
Employment: 35
Establishments: 9
Employment: $38,583
Government
Employment: 518
Establishments: 21
Employment: $41,319
Total
Employment: 1,564
Establishments: 223
Employment: $46,113
Costume Attendants
Employment: 4
Location Quotient*: 64.91
Forest and Conservation Workers
Employment: 7
Location Quotient*: 36.13
Musicians and Singers
Employment: 9
Location Quotient*: 23.16
Fish and Game Wardens
Employment: 1
Location Quotient*: 18.93
Bailiffs
Employment: 3
Location Quotient*: 15.97
Advanced Materials
0
Aerospace & Defense
0
Appliances & Electrical
12
Automotive
90
Business Services
144
Chemicals
0
Distribution & Logistics
56
Film, Music & Entertainment
0
Food & Beverage
48
Healthcare & Medical Devices
0
Jackson County Government
Est. Employees: 400
City: Gainesboro
Jackson County Board of Education
Est. Employees: 307
City: Gainesboro
Twin Lakes Telephone
Est. Employees: 114
City: Gainesboro
Neilson & Brainbridge, LLC
Est. Employees: 90
City: Gainesboro
Mabry Healthcare and Rehabilitation
Est. Employees: 82
City: Gainesboro
Ansei America, Inc.
Est. Employees: 60
City: Gainesboro
Nearest Commercial Service Airport
Nashville International Airport
Distance to Nearest Commercial Service Airport
81
Daily Flights At Nearest Commercial Service Airport
622
Nearest General Aviation Airport
Jackson County
Runway Length at Nearest General Aviation Airport
3,497'
Mean Travel Time to Work (Minutes)
33.4
Access of Interstate
I-40 (8 miles)
State Highways
53, 56, 85, 96, 135, 151, 262, 290, 477
Nearest Port (From County Seat)
Nashville
Population Aged 25-64 With High School Degree Or Higher
Jackson: 86.52%
Tennessee: 90.90%
Population Aged 25-64 With Associate's Degree Or Higher
Jackson: 23.76%
Tennessee: 41.08%
Population Aged 25-64 With Bachelor's Degree Or Higher
Jackson: 16.48%
Tennessee: 32.72%
High School Graduation Rate
Jackson: 96.40%
Tennessee: 92.10%
College Going Rate
Jackson: 42.70%
Tennessee: 53.60%
Average ACT Score
Jackson: 19.3
Tennessee: 18.8
Elementary Schools
Enrollment: 599
Middle Schools
Enrollment: 333
High Schools
Enrollment: 383
Number of Doctors
7
Adults*
39.4
Children** (Grade 8)
37.6
Violent Crimes per 1,000 People
2.34
Property Crimes per 1,000 People
5.33
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
Population
1,064
Charter Type
Private Act
Local Option Sales Tax Rate
2.75%
City Property Tax Rate
$0.80
Phone Number
(931) 268-9315
Retire Tennessee Participant
No
Tennessee Downtowns Participant
Yes
Main Street Participant
No
ThreeStar Certified County
Yes
