Jacksboro town, Tennessee Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Jacksboro town, Tennessee Demographics
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As of 2026, Jacksboro town, Tennessee has a total population of 2,780, the 169th largest city in Tennessee, with a median household income of $65,587, which is 2% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 11.8%.

Jacksboro town Quick Facts

Population 2,780

Median Household Income $65,587

Median Home Value $204,000

Poverty Rate 11.8%

Unemployment Rate 4.3%

Median Age 39.2 years

Homeownership Rate 62.8%

Affordability Ratio 3.1x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.9%

High School Graduation Rate 89.1%

Diversity Index 7/100

Population 2,780 169th of 504

Median Income $65,587 above average

Poverty Rate 11.8% 5% lower national

Median Home Value $204,000 above average

How Jacksboro town Compares

Median Household Income

Jacksboro town

$65,587

$67,097

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Jacksboro town

$204,000

$256,800

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 20.5%

$25K-$50K 21.3%

$50K-$100K 37.3%

$100K+ 20.9%

Employment

4.3% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7% | National: 5.2%

55.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 62.8%

Renter 37.2%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.1x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

15.9%

18-34

28.3%

35-54

27.9%

55-74

23.2%

75+

4.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 46 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Jacksboro town Rankings in Tennessee

#169 Population of 504

#160 Median Income of 504

#282 Education of 504

#179 Home Value of 504

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Cities Similar to Jacksboro town

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Blaine city	2,797	$66,010	$248,600	18.1%	8.7%
Sale Creek CDP	2,775	$60,109	$300,900	15.3%	2.6%
Westmoreland town	2,735	$58,750	$228,400	13.8%	13.1%
Colonial Heights CDP	2,783	$76,440	$193,200	27.9%	4.0%
New Tazewell town	2,779	$55,254	$162,500	11.8%	16.7%

Population Overview

Jacksboro town is a small community located in Tennessee. The total population is 2,780. It ranks as the 169th most populous out of 504 cities and towns in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jacksboro town is 39.2 years. This is about average than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jacksboro town is $65,587. This is 2% lower than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 16% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.8%. This is 14% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $204,000. Housing costs are 21% lower than the state median of $256,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 62.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% lower than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Jacksboro town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.5%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 15.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 7.1%.

Education

14.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 51% lower than the state rate of 30.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Jacksboro town, Tennessee is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Tennessee state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 504 Census-designated places in Tennessee. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Jacksboro town, Tennessee?

Jacksboro town, Tennessee has a population of 2,780 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Jacksboro town, TN?

The median household income in Jacksboro town is $65,587, which is 16% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Jacksboro town, TN?

The poverty rate in Jacksboro town is 11.8%. This means approximately 300 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Jacksboro town, Tennessee?

Jacksboro town's population is 96.2% White, 0.3% Black, 0.5% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Jacksboro town, TN?

The median home value in Jacksboro town is $204,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x.

How educated is Jacksboro town, Tennessee?

14.9% of adults (25+) in Jacksboro town hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 5.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.