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Gallatin

Tennessee · 44,431 residents · 34.888 sq mi
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Gallatin has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,930. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 91% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $243,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
44,431
+91%since 2000
from 23,230 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,274 / sq mi
+91%since 2000
from 666 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+7%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K25K34K43K52K1990201020202024Gallatin
202449K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,930
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,696 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,912
+77%since 2000
from $18,550 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.7%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$243,600
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,026
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $514 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
42.4% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+41%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77%(17,877)
Black17.5%(4,064)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(801)
Asian0.4%(92)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.3%(10,283)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.7%(30,537)
Black14.6%(6,479)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(4,406)
Asian1.7%(749)
Other4.1%(1,840)
Diversity Score60.6%(26,927)
Diversity Score
61
+37%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.8%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+67%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.7%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−77.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gallatin, Tennessee?

Gallatin, Tennessee has about 44,431 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gallatin, Tennessee?

The typical household in Gallatin, Tennessee earns about $60,930 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gallatin, Tennessee expensive?

In Gallatin, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $243,600, and the typical rent is about $1,026 a month.

How educated are people in Gallatin, Tennessee?

About 28.8% of adults age 25 and over in Gallatin, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gallatin, Tennessee?

About 14.1% of people in Gallatin, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gallatin, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Gallatin, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 25,637 residents, a change of about 136 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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