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Gainesboro, TN


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Gainesboro, Tennessee

Gainesboro, Tennessee, in Jackson county, is 54 miles NE of Murfreesboro, Tennessee (center to center) and 64 miles E of Nashville, Tennessee. As of the year 2000 census, 879 people lived in Gainesboro.

The People and Families of Gainesboro

In Gainesboro, about 36% of adults are married. Gainesboro is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in the town; the town has more single adults than most places of its size.

In Gainesboro, females are somewhat more common than males. If you spend a lot of time in the town, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gainesboro had a median family income of $30,250.

Political Inclinations

Gainesboro residents donated more money ($517) to Michael Peroutka than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Unknown party attracted the most donations from the town.

Gainesboro Housing

An estimated 65% of living spaces in Gainesboro are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Living alone is quite feasible in the town, with the choice of small rental properties there. In general, Gainesboro offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In Gainesboro, 90% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in the town; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

Gainesboro strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyGainesboro Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 6%Gainesboro Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Gainesboro Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Gainesboro Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Gainesboro, TN

Comparing Gainesboro to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Racial Diversity32
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Well-Paid Single Men11
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married11
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults45
People in Middle Class or Better23
Median Family Income22
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use910
Walking and Biking to Work78
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
Housing Recently Built62

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime46
Low Property Crime24
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