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 — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,780

Median Agei

39.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

96.2%2,673

Two or More

3%84

Hispanic/Latino

0.5%15

Black

0.3%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.8%197

High School Diploma

31.2%628

Some College (<1 yr)

6.4%130

Some College (1+ yr)

17.2%347

Associate's Degree

9.6%194

Bachelor's Degree

9%182

Master's Degree

4.9%98

Professional Degree

0.7%15

Doctorate

0.2%5

HS or Higher

89.1%

BA or Higher

14.9%

Graduate+

5.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$204,000

Median Renti

$704

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.8%700

Renter-Occupied

37.2%415

Total Units

1,269

Homeownership

62.8%

Vacancy Rate

12.1%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$65,587

Mean Household Incomei

$71,664

Per Capita Incomei

$29,982

Poverty Ratei

10.8%

Unemploymenti

4.3%

Labor Forcei

1,321

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 $65,587/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

51.8%

Very low income$20K–$33K/yr

40.5%

Low income$33K–$52K/yr

2.6%

Moderate / aboveOver $52K/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+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

98(4.2% of civilian adults)