Jackson County, Tennessee Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Jackson County, Tennessee, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Jackson County, Tennessee. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Jackson County, Tennessee. The estimated population of Jackson County, Tennessee is 11,626 people, with a median age of 48.1.

We can look at the total population in Jackson County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
11,626
 -1.2% +0.46%
2020
11,767
+0.73%
-
2019
11,682
+0.58%
-
2018
11,615
+0.36%
-
2017
11,573
 - -

Population of Jackson County, Tennessee by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
94%
95.7%
 -1.78%
Black/African American
0.4%
0.6%
 -33.33%
Native
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
2.3%
1.9%
 +21.05%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3%
1.6%
 +87.50%
Other
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Jackson County, Tennessee by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 48.1 +1.48% 46.8 +0.86% 48.8 +1.46%
2020 47.4 +1.28% 46.4 +1.53% 48.1 +1.26%
2019 46.8 +0.43% 45.7 0% 47.5 +1.28%
2018 46.6 -0.64% 45.7 -1.72% 46.9 -0.21%
2017 46.9 - 46.5 - 47 -

The median age of Jackson County, Tennessee gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 553 0.029999999999998% 503 +19.73% 545 606
10 to 19 687 0.42% 640 -27.03% 678 481
20 to 29 635 +2.94% 606 -2.53% 653 590
30 to 39 535 +19.32% 588 +22.25% 638 722
40 to 49 808 -20.09% 759 -20.75% 655 610
50 to 59 863 +8.71% 998 -14.32% 934 857
60 to 69 1,063 0.34% 817 +17.69% 1,060 959
70+ 683 +5.61% 835 +9.71% 720 918

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Jackson County, Tennessee is $41,890.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Jackson County.

  • Under 25
    $43,594.00
  • 25 to 44
    $60,179.00
  • 45 to 64
    $50,509.00
  • 65 and over
    $32,677.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Jackson County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Jackson County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Jackson County, Tennessee is currently $53,771.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.48% of households in Jackson County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Jackson County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    34.18%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.68%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.52%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.88%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.10%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.17%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.48%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Jackson County is $22,872.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Jackson County by the total population of Jackson County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Jackson County, Tennessee, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Jackson County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    2.77%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17.68%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.88%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    63.43%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.24%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Jackson County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Jackson County over the age of 16 is 9,881.

Of those people, a total of 51.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Jackson County is 46.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 565 43.20% 17.60%
20 to 24 years 592 79.70% 40.70%
25 to 29 years 651 77.30% 6.80%
30 to 34 years 586 72.50% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,291 75.20% 3.40%
45 to 54 years 1,598 62.70% 10.20%
55 to 59 years 941 65.20% 0.70%
60 to 64 years 1,061 41.50% 1.80%
65 to 74 years 1,624 14.20% 0.00%
75 years and over 972 14.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Jackson County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 9,368 50.50% 8.80%
Black or African American 53 22.60% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 16 75.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 157 93.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 287 48.80% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 218 70.20% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,333 50.70% 8.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Jackson County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Jackson County is 4,629, with median earnings of $27,510.00.

Women in Jackson County, Tennessee earning approximately 55.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,629 $27,510.00
Male 2,337 $39,622.00
Female 2,292 $22,152.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 244 $54,318.00
Business and Financial 97 $54,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 18 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 39 $75,625.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 17 $0.00
Community and Social Service 112 $40,933.00
Legal 45 $0.00
Educational and Library 337 $36,023.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 35 $26,823.00
Healthcare Practitioners 171 $46,691.00
Healthcare Support 248 $10,857.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 28 $18,900.00
Law Enforcement 21 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 360 $18,554.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 165 $21,659.00
Personal Care and Service 35 $4,191.00
Sales 458 $22,794.00
Office and Administrative Support 323 $14,263.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 176 $16,176.00
Construction and Extraction 433 $44,105.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 273 $44,125.00
Production 602 $28,389.00
Transportation and Material Moving 176 $22,449.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 125 $61,771.00 119 $27,264.00
Business and Financial 49 $54,083.00 48 $75,357.00
Computer and Mathematical 18 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 39 $75,625.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 27 $23,036.00 85 $41,387.00
Legal 4 $0.00 41 $0.00
Educational and Library 38 $58,438.00 299 $35,341.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 35 $26,823.00
Healthcare Practitioners 46 $50,104.00 125 $44,044.00
Healthcare Support 60 $2,499.00 188 $11,143.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 26 $18,800.00 2 $0.00
Law Enforcement 2 $0.00 19 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 43 $10,260.00 317 $19,202.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 75 $34,732.00 90 $21,029.00
Personal Care and Service 4 $0.00 31 $3,897.00
Sales 183 $50,673.00 275 $15,550.00
Office and Administrative Support 15 $27,917.00 308 $13,929.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 176 $16,176.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 431 $44,139.00 2 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 251 $43,208.00 22 $0.00
Production 434 $37,125.00 168 $26,500.00
Transportation and Material Moving 157 $33,750.00 19 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 4,523 households in Jackson County, with an average household size of 2.52 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,702 families in Jackson County with an average family size of 3.31 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,157 146 399 1,821
Average Household Size 3.14 4.44 4.24 1.27
Total Families 2,157 146 399 0
Average Household Size 3.13 3.72 4.16 0

Poverty

Of the 2,702 families in Jackson County, 10.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Jackson County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 5,830 housing units in Jackson County, Tennessee.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,523 77.58%
Vacant 1,307 22.42%

11.17% of the total 5,830 housing units in Jackson County are rental units. This is approximately 651 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,711 are occupied by the owner - or 63.65% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Jackson County is $677.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Jackson County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    161
  • Less than $500
    124
  • $500 to $999
    476
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    34
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    17
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Jackson County is $119,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Jackson County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    750
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    844
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    647
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    621
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    491
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    254
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    57
  • $1,000,000 or more
    47

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Jackson County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Jackson County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    431
  • 1940 to 1949
    237
  • 1950 to 1959
    245
  • 1960 to 1969
    519
  • 1970 to 1979
    787
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,228
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,266
  • 2000 to 2009
    777
  • 2010 to 2013
    334
  • 2014 or later
    6

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Jackson County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    356
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,114
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,510
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,543

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Jackson County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Jackson County that commute to work in a particular way.

30.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Jackson County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    227
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    384
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    178
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    476
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    739
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    355
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    794
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    265
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    145
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    210
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    413
  • 90 or more minutes
    194

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Jackson County, Tennessee in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Jackson County, Tennessee

We have data for 8 places in Jackson County, Tennessee. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.