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Gleason

Tennessee · 1,445 residents · 2.243 sq mi
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Gleason has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,879. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $71,200. Households here earn about 36% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,445
−1%since 2000
from 1,463 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
644 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 652 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.0
+15%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Gleason
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,879
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,597 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,075
+17%since 2000
from $13,747 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,200
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$441
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.5%
−25.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
30.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+49%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,428)
Black0.5%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(69)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(1,382)
Black1.4%(20)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(18)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other3.4%(49)
Diversity Score14.6%(211)
Diversity Score
15
+208%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+82%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.1%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
Female
56.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gleason, Tennessee?

Gleason, Tennessee has about 1,445 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gleason, Tennessee?

The typical household in Gleason, Tennessee earns about $27,879 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gleason, Tennessee expensive?

In Gleason, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $71,200, and the typical rent is about $441 a month.

How educated are people in Gleason, Tennessee?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Gleason, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gleason, Tennessee?

About 18.8% of people in Gleason, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gleason, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Gleason, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 43 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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