Jackson County's estimated 2026 population is 12,440 with a growth rate of 0.26% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jackson County is the 85th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 11,628 and has seen a growth of 6.98% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Jackson County includes 93.34% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (93.34%)
Two or more races (5.62%)
Black or African American (0.46%)
Other race (0.3%)
Native American (0.22%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.05%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,091 | 93.34% |
| Two or more races | 668 | 5.62% |
| Black or African American | 55 | 0.46% |
| Other race | 36 | 0.3% |
| Native American | 26 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.05% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Jackson County's average per capita income is $36,481. Household income levels show a median of $41,475. The poverty rate stands at 20.66%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $69,125 | - |
| Families | $59,234 | $80,665 |
| Households | $41,475 | $63,542 |
| Non Families | $24,603 | $33,795 |
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