Gainesboro is a tiny town located in the state of Tennessee. With a population of 961 people and four associated neighborhoods, Gainesboro is the 284th largest community in Tennessee.

And if you like science, one thing you'll find is that Gainesboro has lots of scientists living in town - whether they be life scientists, physical scientists (like astronomers), or social scientists (like geographers!). So, if you're scientific-minded, you might like it here too.

A relatively large number of people in Gainesboro telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 20.52% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Gainesboro is worth considering.

The percentage of adults in Gainesboro who are college-educated is close to the national average for all communities of 21.84%: 17.16% of the adults in Gainesboro have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.

The per capita income in Gainesboro in 2022 was $27,539, which is lower middle income relative to Tennessee and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $110,156 for a family of four. However, Gainesboro contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

The people who call Gainesboro home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Gainesboro residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Gainesboro include Irish, English, German, Dutch, and Scottish.

The most common language spoken in Gainesboro is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Polish.