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Manchester, TN vs Jackson, TN

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Highlights
- Household income in Jackson, is 5% less than it is in Manchester and is 54% below the National Average.
- Manchester unemployment rate is 4.9%.
- Jackson unemployment rate is 5.5%.
 Manchester, TNJackson, TNUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.5%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock1.9%1.6%
 Future Job Growth40.2%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes9.8%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock0.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$26,074  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$44,778$69,021
 Family Median Income$52,715  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Manchester, TNJackson, TNUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock17.8%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K5.1%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock11.2%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K11.9%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock9.5%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K6.4%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock9.2%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K16.7%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock11.1%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K3.2%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock3.8%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Manchester, TNJackson, TNUnited States
 Management, business, finance8.8%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock2.0%6.5%
 Community, social services0.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock1.1%1.2%
 Education, library4.1%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock3.2%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology2.5%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock5.0%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement3.2%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock6.0%5.4%
 Building maintenance1.4%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock2.6%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support21.1%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.4%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair11.9%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock17.2%13.1%
Reviews for Manchester    2 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

There is nothing to do in this town and no good restaurants besides fast food. I can't leave here quick  More

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Over 15 years ago

If you like thunderstorms, TN is the place to  More

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Reviews for Jackson    11 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Let me tell you. Jackson Tennessee has become a literal hell hole. This is where America sends it's dreams to die. The city is riddled with crime and it's a small city  More

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We moved to Jackson in 2015 and have enjoyed getting to know this great community. We are pleased with the hospitality of the residents here. We have 4 Colleges and  More

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Over 9 years ago

West TN is hot and humid during the months of May, June, July, August, and  More

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