Jackson County, Tennessee
TN · FIPS 47087 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,029 | — | #2,350 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $47,951 | -36.2% | #2,872 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.9 years | +20.6% | #493 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $155,500 | -44.8% | #2,143 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $758 | -34.8% | #2,430 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.3% | +60.7% | #2,696 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Jackson County has a population of 12,029, making it the #2,350 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.9 years, which is 20.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Jackson County is $47,951, ranking #2,872 out of 3,222 counties — 36.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.3% and unemployment stands at 7.6%.
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The median home value in Jackson County is $155,500 (-44.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $758/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.1%.
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91.6% of residents in Jackson County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.1% below the national rate.
About Jackson County, Tennessee
Jackson County, Tennessee has a total population of 12,029, making it the 2,350th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jackson County is 46.9 years, which is 20.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Jackson County is $47,951, which ranks #2,872 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 36.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6%.
The median home value in Jackson County is $155,500, 44.8% below the national median. Renters in Jackson County pay a median gross rent of $758 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Jackson County, 15.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 55.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 36.2 min.
Jackson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.2% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.8%).
All data for Jackson County, Tennessee comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.