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Jacksboro, TN


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Jacksboro, Tennessee

Jacksboro, Tennessee, in Campbell county, is 29 miles NW of Knoxville, Tennessee (center to center) and 115 miles S of Lexington, Kentucky. As of the year 2000 census, 1,887 people lived in Jacksboro.

The People and Families of Jacksboro

In Jacksboro, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Jacksboro had a median family income of $36,607.

Political Inclinations

Jacksboro residents donated more money ($1,300) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the town.

Jacksboro Housing

An estimated 69% of living spaces in Jacksboro are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the town is younger than in most places.

Commuting

In Jacksboro, 97% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Jacksboro, TN

Comparing Jacksboro 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
Age of the Population77
Female Share of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Women56
Senior Citizens54
Male Share of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Men46
Racial Diversity32
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults57
People in Middle Class or Better57
Median Family Income45
People Above Poverty34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times67
Public Transportation Use66
Working at Home57

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Affordability of Rents88
Affordability of Property Taxes86
People Living Alone65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime58
Low Property Crime11
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