Gainesboro, TN is a small but vibrant town located in Macon County that has a population of 1,098 and population density of 611 people per square mile. The small-town charm of the city can be seen through its local businesses like Gainesboro Hardware & Furniture and Tractor Supply Company, year-round outdoor activities such as fishing and camping at Cordell Hull Lake State Park, and organizations such as Friends of the Library. Sports fans can cheer on their teams at Macon County High School football games or many other sporting events around town. There is something for everyone in Gainesboro and it's a great place to call home.
The population in Gainesboro is 1,098. There are 705 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Gainesboro is 45.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Gainesboro is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Gainesboro
- 39.2% are married
- 18.0% are divorced
- 16.6% are married with children
- 31.3% have children, but are single
Race in Gainesboro
- 94.1% are White
- 3.8% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander