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Gilt Edge

Tennessee · 476 residents · 2.708 sq mi
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Gilt Edge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $151,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
476
−3%since 2000
from 489 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
176 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 181 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+7%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3614094565035511990201020202024Gilt Edge
2024516
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,500
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,106
+17%since 2000
from $21,491 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade28%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,100
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$745
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $469 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
20.2% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+82%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(481)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(12)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(442)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.3%(25)
Diversity Score17.4%(83)
Diversity Score
17
+580%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.2 min
+18%since 2000
from 32.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.6%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−11.7 ptssince 2011
from 16.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2011
from 52.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.3%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.4%
−71.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gilt Edge, Tennessee?

Gilt Edge, Tennessee has about 476 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gilt Edge, Tennessee?

The typical household in Gilt Edge, Tennessee earns about $47,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gilt Edge, Tennessee expensive?

In Gilt Edge, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $151,100, and the typical rent is about $745 a month.

How educated are people in Gilt Edge, Tennessee?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Gilt Edge, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gilt Edge, Tennessee?

About 12.4% of people in Gilt Edge, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gilt Edge, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Gilt Edge, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 23 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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