Jackson County, Tennessee
Jackson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. The population was 11,617 at the 2020 census. Its county seat is Gainesboro. Jackson is part of the Cookeville Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Jackson County | |
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Jackson County Courthouse in Gainesboro | |
Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee | |
Tennessee's location within the U.S. | |
Coordinates: 36°22′N 85°40′W | |
Country | United States |
State | Tennessee |
Founded | 1801 |
Named for | Andrew Jackson |
Seat | Gainesboro |
Largest town | Gainesboro |
Area | |
• Total | 320 sq mi (800 km2) |
• Land | 308 sq mi (800 km2) |
• Water | 11 sq mi (30 km2) 3.5% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 11,617 |
• Density | 38/sq mi (15/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Congressional district | 6th |
Website | www |
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