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Gallatin

Missouri · 1,821 residents · 2.748 sq mi
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Gallatin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,066. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $95,000. The poverty rate of 23.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,821
+2%since 2000
from 1,789 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
663 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 651 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
−4%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Gallatin
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,066
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,234 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,737
+33%since 2000
from $17,092 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,000
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$563
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $315 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
37.3% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+33%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,770)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.1%(20)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(1,685)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(30)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other2.9%(52)
Diversity Score13%(237)
Diversity Score
13
+1060%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+36%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 55.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.1%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.6%
−72.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gallatin, Missouri?

Gallatin, Missouri has about 1,821 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gallatin, Missouri?

The typical household in Gallatin, Missouri earns about $35,066 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gallatin, Missouri expensive?

In Gallatin, Missouri, the median home is worth about $95,000, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Gallatin, Missouri?

About 23.0% of adults age 25 and over in Gallatin, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gallatin, Missouri?

About 23.1% of people in Gallatin, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gallatin, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Gallatin, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 43 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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