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Gleason

Tennessee · 1,369 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 $47,250. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $67,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,369
−6%since 2000
from 1,463 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
610 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 652 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+14%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Gleason
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,250
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,597 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,364
+48%since 2000
from $13,747 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,900
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$631
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
35.2% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−16%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(1,295)
Black0.9%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.3%(86)
Diversity Score19.5%(267)
Diversity Score
20
+312%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+20.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+83%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−12.1 ptssince 2011
from 16.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 58.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.8%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
Female
58.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.9%
−78.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gleason, Tennessee?

Gleason, Tennessee has about 1,369 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gleason, Tennessee?

The typical household in Gleason, Tennessee earns about $47,250 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 $67,900, and the typical rent is about $631 a month.

How educated are people in Gleason, Tennessee?

About 15.6% 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 18.3% of people in Gleason, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gleason, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Gleason, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 33 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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