Jackson County, Tennessee
Jackson County: county in Tennessee, United States
About
Jackson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2010 census, the population was 11,638 and a population density of 14 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 11,864 inhabitants. Its county seat is Gainesboro. The county was created 225 years ago in 1800.
County Snapshot
Jackson County at a glance
Jackson County currently has 1 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
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GainesboroPopulation 951
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Quick Facts about Jackson County
| Population | 11,864 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Tennessee (United States) |
| Different from | Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson Parish, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County |
| Area | 828 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 3.5% |
| Land as percent of area | 96.5% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.3592,-85.6732 |
| Named for | Andrew Jackson |
| Capital | Gainesboro |
| Establishment | January 01, 1801 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 05:53:35 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 14 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.9% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 68℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Jackson County is located at 36°21'33"N 85°40'23"W (36.3592100, -85.6731500). It has 5 neighbors: Clay County, Macon County, Overton County, Putnam County and Smith County.
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The largest city of Jackson County is Gainesboro with a population of 951. . See all Jackson County cities & populated places.
Jackson County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jackson County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Gainesboro | 951 | Human settlement in Jackson County, Tennessee, United States of America |
Weather
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Jackson County
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Jackson County increased by 1.9% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11,638 | - | census |
| 2011 | 11,558 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,595 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,561 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 11,524 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 11,534 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 11,611 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 11,702 | 0.78% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 11,777 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 11,786 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 11,864 | 0.66% | estimation process |
People born in Jackson County (2)
People born in Jackson County, including politician, mayor of Nashville Charles P. McCarver, writer Шели Кинг, .
More notable people
Other places with the same name (22)
- Jackson County, Missouri county in Oregon, United States with a population of 705,925 people.
- Jackson County, Oregon county in Oregon, United States with a population of 221,844 people.
- Jackson County, Michigan county in Michigan, United States with a population of 156,920 people.
- Jackson County, Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 143,802 people.
- Jackson County, Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 76,199 people.
- Jackson County, Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 56,675 people.
- Jackson County, Alabama county in Alabama, United States with a population of 51,582 people.
- Jackson County, Florida county in Florida, United States with a population of 46,085 people.
- Jackson County, Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 44,222 people.
- Jackson County, North Carolina county in North Carolina, United States with a population of 44,033 people.
- Jackson County, Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 32,493 people.
- Jackson County, West Virginia county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 28,453 people.
- Jackson County, Oklahoma county in Oklahoma, United States with a population of 24,305 people.
- Jackson County, Wisconsin county in Wisconsin, United States with a population of 20,630 people.
- Jackson County, Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 19,205 people.
- Jackson County, Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 16,636 people.
- Jackson County, Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 14,854 people.
- Jackson County, Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 13,340 people.
- Jackson County, Kansas county in Kansas, United States with a population of 13,171 people.
- Jackson County, Minnesota county in Minnesota, United States with a population of 9,768 people.
- Jackson County, South Dakota county in South Dakota, United States with a population of 3,321 people.
- Jackson County, Colorado county in Colorado, United States with a population of 1,389 people.
Tennessee Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | 936,017 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Davidson County | 694,176 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Nashville | 684,410 | The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area. |
| Memphis | 649,705 | The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area. |
| New South Memphis | 641,608 | This area of Memphis, situated in Shelby County at an elevation of 259 feet, is known for its rich musical heritage, particularly its influence on blues and rock and roll. |
| Knox County | 475,609 | County in Maine, United States |
| Hamilton County | 371,662 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Rutherford County | 339,261 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Williamson County | 245,348 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Montgomery County | 214,251 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Sumner County | 195,561 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Knoxville | 190,223 | The most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Chattanooga | 184,742 | The fourth most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Clarksville | 161,247 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Sullivan County | 158,755 | County in New York, United States |
| Murfreesboro | 150,757 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |