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Gallatin, TN

MSANashville-Murfreesboro-Franklin#7/54 Population

Census

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

48,532population

36.6median age

This community is a community of 48,532 with a median age of 36.6. The population is predominantly White (66.6%) with a significant Black community (14.5%). Median household income is $77,518. 91.3% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 33.5% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 57.1%, with a median home value of $372,000.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

66.6%32,314

Black

14.5%7,056

Hispanic/Latino

11.2%5,437

Two or More

4.7%2,266

Asian

2%950

Other

0.9%458

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%51

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.1%1,708

High School Diploma

22%7,346

Some College (<1 yr)

10.1%3,386

Some College (1+ yr)

11.1%3,716

Associate's Degree

9.4%3,150

Bachelor's Degree

21.6%7,203

Master's Degree

8.8%2,943

Professional Degree

1.3%438

Doctorate

1.8%608

HS or Higher

91.3%

BA or Higher

33.5%

Graduate+

11.9%

Housingi

$372,000median home value

$1,395median rent

57.1%homeownership

20,937total units

5.6%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 57.1%

Renter 42.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

3%334

$50K–$100K

3.4%385

$100K–$150K

3.6%406

$150K–$200K

3.8%425

$200K–$300K

18.8%2,118

$300K–$500K

40.4%4,557

$500K–$1M

23.4%2,637

$1M+

3.7%420

Rent Distribution

Under $500

571

$500–$750

545

$750–$1,000

572

$1,000–$1,250

1,123

$1,250–$1,500

2,269

$1,500–$2,000

2,266

$2,000+

900

Year Built

2020 or later

6.9%1,446

2010–2019

34.2%7,155

2000–2009

15%3,151

1990–1999

10.2%2,136

1980–1989

5.9%1,242

1970–1979

8.1%1,706

1960–1969

8.9%1,869

1950–1959

5.4%1,135

1940–1949

2.6%550

1939 or earlier

2.6%547

Heating Fuel

Electricity

55.8%11,014

Utility Gas

42.6%8,410

No Fuel

0.6%123

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%95

Fuel Oil

0.5%94

Other

0.1%19

Household Economyi

$77,518median household income

$43,492per capita income

12.7%poverty rate

3.1%unemployment

25,942labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.2%821

$10K–$15K

3%598

$15K–$20K

3.3%646

$20K–$25K

5.4%1,057

$25K–$30K

3.8%757

$30K–$35K

3.6%714

$35K–$40K

3.1%611

$40K–$45K

3.9%776

$45K–$50K

3.4%677

$50K–$60K

6.9%1,370

$60K–$75K

8.2%1,612

$75K–$100K

15.1%2,982

$100K–$125K

10.9%2,154

$125K–$150K

6.9%1,354

$150K–$200K

8.3%1,638

$200K+

10.1%1,988

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

1,412

Residentsi

2,522

Avg. Tenant Renti

$468/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

12 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing295 homes96% occupied$498/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers767 homes78% occupied$471/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8245 homes91% occupied$446/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC105 homes95% occupied$411/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $77,518/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

77.1%

Very low income$23K–$39K/yr

19.7%

Low income$39K–$62K/yr

3.2%

Who Receives This Housing

82.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

58.3% of subsidized households are minority

18.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

40.4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,4735.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

671

India

238

Canada

180

United Kingdom

Korea

Philippines

China

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

24,314

Avg. Commutei

26.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

25,096

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,464(6.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.4%Insured

8.6%Uninsured