Gainesboro is a town located in Jackson County Tennessee. Gainesboro has a 2024 population of 980. It is also the county seat of Jackson County. Gainesboro is currently growing at a rate of 1.34% annually and its population has increased by 5.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 926 in 2020.
The average household income in Gainesboro is $63,792 with a poverty rate of 27.75%. The median age in Gainesboro is 48.9 years: 46.2 years for males, and 49.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gainesboro was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 976 | 89.87% |
| Two or more races | 74 | 6.81% |
| Black or African American | 27 | 2.49% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.46% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.37% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 332 | 2.78 | 70.5 | 29.5 |
| Married | 163 | 3.36 | 85.9 | 14.1 |
| Non Family | 122 | 1.28 | 59.8 | 40.2 |
| Female | 33 | 5.15 | 27.3 | 72.7 |
| Male | 14 | 3.43 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
3.63
Average Family Size
2.78
Average Household Size
70.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 86 | 10.6% |
| Associates Degree | 65 | 8.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 61 | 7.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 45 | 5.55% |
| High School Graduate | 331 | 40.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 71 | 8.75% |
| Some College | 152 | 18.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 751 | 611 | 104 |
| 2+ Races | 39 | 26 | 0 |
| Black | 17 | 13 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,143 | $0 | $65,341 |
| Graduate Degree | $82,500 | $0 | $74,583 |
| High School Graduate | $27,414 | $35,446 | $25,156 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,987 | $36,289 | $34,766 |
| Some College | $36,538 | $37,250 | $34,722 |
$35,987
Average Earnings
$36,289
Average Male
$34,766
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.22% of Gainesboro residents speak only English, while 2.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 848 | 241 | 28.42% |
| Multiple | 69 | 13 | 18.84% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 6 | 60% |
| Native | 4 | 2 | 50% |
| Other | 5 | 1 | 20% |
27.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.89%
Male Poverty Rate
28.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gainesboro is Hispanic, with 60% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gainesboro is Multiple, with 18.84% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 46.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.86% |
| High School | 34.64% |
| Some College | 21.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.05% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 9.81% |
| Female Employed | 6.29% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,444 | $82,188 |
| Households | $45,313 | $63,792 |
| Married Families | $68,438 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,000 | $31,904 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.9%
Male Marriage Rate
42.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
38
Number of Veterans
38
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 24 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 5 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 19 |
| 75+ | 10 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25 | 3.09% |
| Black | 13 | 48.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
84.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
41.6%
Labor Force Participation
38.4%
Employment Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
65.56%
Born in Gainesboro
99.63%
Native Born
0.37%
Foreign Born
0.18%
Non Citizen
0.18%
Naturalized
99.63% of Gainesboro residents were born in the United States, with 65.56% having been born in Tennessee. 0.18% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,049 | 14 | 1.35% |
| 2028 | 1,035 | 14 | 1.37% |
| 2027 | 1,021 | 14 | 1.39% |
| 2026 | 1,007 | 13 | 1.31% |
| 2025 | 994 | 14 | 1.43% |
| 2024 | 980 | 13 | 1.34% |
| 2023 | 967 | 30 | 3.2% |
| 2022 | 937 | 14 | 1.52% |
| 2021 | 923 | -3 | -0.32% |
| 2020 | 926 | -38 | -3.94% |
| 2019 | 964 | -1 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 965 | 3 | 0.31% |
| 2017 | 962 | 10 | 1.05% |
| 2016 | 952 | 8 | 0.85% |
| 2015 | 944 | 2 | 0.21% |
| 2014 | 942 | -18 | -1.88% |
| 2013 | 960 | -46 | -4.57% |
| 2012 | 1,006 | 33 | 3.39% |
| 2011 | 973 | 18 | 1.88% |
| 2010 | 955 | 0 | 0% |