Gainesboro, Tennessee

Gainesboro: Human settlement in Jackson County, Tennessee, United States of America

About

Gainesboro is a city located in the county of Jackson in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Its population at the 2010 census was 962 and a population density of 209 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 951 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Gainesboro

Population : 951 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Tennessee (United States)
County : Jackson County
Postal code : 38562
Phone Area Codes : 931
Area : 4.6 km2
Altitude : 574 feet / 175 meters
Capital city : Gainesboro is capital of Jackson County
Time Zone : Central Time Zone
Local time : 11:46:18 (5th December 2025)
Density : 207 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -1.16% (2010-2020)

Geography

Gainesboro is located at 36°21'20"N 85°39'32"W (36.3556100, -85.6588700).

Gainesboro map

Click "full screen" full screen map icon to open full mode. View satellite images

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Gainesboro decreased by 1.16% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 962 - census
2011 971 0.93% estimation process
2012 1,006 3.48% estimation process
2013 959 -4.9% estimation process
2014 941 -1.91% estimation process
2015 943 0.21% estimation process
2016 951 0.84% estimation process
2017 961 1.04% estimation process
2018 961 0% estimation process
2019 959 -0.21% estimation process
2020 951 -0.84% estimation process

Gainesboro zip code is 38562. County name: Jackson, County fips: 47087

Gainesboro, Gainesborough, Gainsboro

Schools in Gainesboro

College & universities near Gainesboro, TN

Code Name City ZIP
221847 Tennessee Technological University Cookeville (TN) 38505-0001

Stations (1)

Amtrak & bus stations near Gainesboro, TN

Code Name Address Type
NVL Nashville, TN 705 5th Avenue South BUS

Post Office

Post offices near Gainesboro

Post Office Name City ZIP
Gainesbor Post Office Gainesboro (TN) 38562