Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Jacksboro, TN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,650

Median Agei

43.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

95.2%2,524

Hispanic/Latino

2%52

Two or More

2%52

Black

0.8%22

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

10.1%197

High School Diploma

32.3%629

Some College (<1 yr)

8.6%167

Some College (1+ yr)

14.8%288

Associate's Degree

9%175

Bachelor's Degree

10.5%204

Master's Degree

6.2%120

Professional Degree

0.9%17

Doctorate

0.5%9

HS or Higher

92.7%

BA or Higher

18%

Graduate+

7.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$236,500

Median Renti

$714

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.2%688

Renter-Occupied

38.8%436

Total Units

1,250

Homeownership

61.2%

Vacancy Rate

10.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.4%44

$50K–$100K

10.9%75

$100K–$150K

3.2%22

$150K–$200K

19.3%133

$200K–$300K

31.7%218

$300K–$500K

25.1%173

$500K–$1M

3.3%23

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

190

$750–$1,000

102

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2020 or later

1.1%14

2010–2019

14.2%178

2000–2009

11.2%140

1990–1999

19.2%240

1980–1989

12%150

1970–1979

23.8%298

1960–1969

5.8%72

1950–1959

6.8%85

1940–1949

1.3%16

1939 or earlier

4.6%57

Heating Fuel

Electricity

56.4%634

Utility Gas

43.3%487

Wood

0.3%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$68,750

Mean Household Incomei

$74,608

Per Capita Incomei

$32,690

Poverty Ratei

11.6%

Unemploymenti

3.8%

Labor Forcei

1,278

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.7%75

$10K–$15K

7.4%83

$15K–$20K

2%23

$20K–$25K

1.4%16

$25K–$30K

3%34

$30K–$35K

4.7%53

$35K–$40K

6.2%70

$40K–$45K

2.9%33

$45K–$50K

3.7%42

$50K–$60K

6.2%70

$60K–$75K

12.1%136

$75K–$100K

13.1%147

$100K–$125K

19.3%217

$125K–$150K

5.2%59

$150K–$200K

3.2%36

$200K+

2.7%30

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$400/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

13 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing21 homes95% occupied$429/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers11 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 820 homes98% occupied$369/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $68,750/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

51.8%

Very low income$21K–$34K/yr

40.5%

Low income$34K–$55K/yr

2.6%

Moderate / aboveOver $55K/yr

5.1%

Who Receives This Housing

57% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

2.4% of subsidized households are minority

47.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

52.8% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

371.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,226

Avg. Commutei

23.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,230

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

132(5.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.6%Insured

4.4%Uninsured