Jackson County's 2026 population is estimated at 12,440, reflecting a 0.26% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Jackson County is the 85th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 11,628 and has grown 6.98% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 46.9 years
Female: 47 years
Male: 46.6 years
There are 9,829 adults, (2,802 of whom are seniors) in Jackson County.
Female: 5,940 (49.4%)
Male: 6,089 (50.6%)
The racial composition of Jackson County includes 92.87% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,171 | 92.87% |
| Two or more races | 723 | 6.01% |
| Other race | 63 | 0.52% |
| Black or African American | 49 | 0.41% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.03% |
Jackson County 's average per capita income is $40,243. Household income levels show a median of $47,951. The poverty rate stands at 20.25%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $80,909 | - |
| Families | $71,484 | $87,465 |
| Households | $47,951 | $70,406 |
| Non Families | $24,769 | $34,668 |
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