Tennessee

Jackson

11,617
2020 population
1810
first census record
22
census records

About Jackson

Jackson, Tennessee, first appears in the United States federal census in 1810, when it recorded a population of 5,401. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 11,617.

Its recorded population peaked at 15,673 in 1850, and has since declined by roughly 26 percent.

On the ground today, 6 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202011,617
201011,638
200010,984
19909,297
19809,398
19708,141
19609,233
195012,348
194015,082
193013,589
192014,955
191015,036
190015,039
189013,325
188012,008
187012,583
186011,725
185015,673
184012,872
18309,698
18207,593
18105,401
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Historic places in Jackson

National Register of Historic Places listings in Jackson, Tennessee.

Jackson County High School
Gainesboro
Fort Blount-Williamsburg Site
Gainesboro
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Frequently asked about Jackson

When does Jackson first appear in the US census?
Jackson, Tennessee first appears in the federal census in 1810, with a recorded population of 5,401.
What is the population of Jackson?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Jackson had a recorded population of 11,617.
When did Jackson's population peak?
Jackson's recorded population peaked at 15,673 in 1850.
How many historic places are in Jackson?
6 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Jackson, Tennessee.
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