Jackson County, TN

County

Demographics of Jackson

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

15.1%

Households with Children

26.5%

School Enrollment K-12

1,167

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.6%
School Age (5-17): 13.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 18.5%
Working Age (35-54): 23.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 16.0%
Seniors (65+): 23.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 15.7%
High School / GED: 46.6%
Some College or Associate's: 22.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 15.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 18.8%
Single Parents: 7.7%
Couples & Adults: 39.5%
Living Alone: 34.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 92.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.8%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 0.4%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 38.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 61.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 63.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 35.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.8%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.1%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 97.9%
Spanish: 1.0%
European & Indo-European: 0.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.4%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.6%
Elementary (1-4): 3.5%
Middle School (5-8): 4.8%
High School (9-12): 3.7%
College / Graduate: 1.9%
Not Enrolled: 83.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Cities in Jackson County

Neighborhoods in Jackson County

Neighborhood

Jackson, TN

Center Grove / Dodson Branch

Nameless / Shady Grove

North Springs / Whitleyville

Old Antioch / Hurricane

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources