Gallatin, TN

Census Place

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2024 Population

48,532

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

36.6

1.88% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

13%

4.43% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$77,518

5.34% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$372,000

8.23% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

25,096

7.94% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Gallatin, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.7% of the residents in Gallatin, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Gallatin, TN are Volunteer State Community College (1,465 degrees awarded in 2024) and Welch College (93 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Gallatin, TN was $372,000, and the homeownership rate was 57.1%.

Most people in Gallatin, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Gallatin, TN was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Gallatin, TN is home to a population of 48.5k people, from which 96.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 5.06% of Gallatin, TN residents were born outside of the country (2.46k people).

In 2024, there were 4.58 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (32.3k people) in Gallatin, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.06k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.35k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.7%

2024 Citizenship

96.2%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 96.7% of Gallatin, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Gallatin, TN was 96.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Gallatin, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Gallatin, TN

White (Non-Hispanic)
32.3k ± 1.28k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
7.06k ± 963
Other (Hispanic)
2.35k ± 767

11.2%

Hispanic Population

5.44k people

11.2% of the people in Gallatin, TN are hispanic (5.44k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Gallatin, TN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Tennessee.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
95,077 ± 7,519 people
Guatemala
31,959 ± 4,379 people
Honduras
26,792 ± 4,011 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tennessee was Mexico, the natal country of 95,077 Tennessee residents, followed by Guatemala with 31,959 and Honduras with 26,792.

Foreign-Born Population

5.06%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

2.46k people

5.38%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.51k people

As of 2024, 5.06% of Gallatin, TN residents (2.46k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Gallatin, TN was 5.38%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Gallatin, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,102 ± 282
Gulf War (2001-)
454 ± 170
Gulf War (1990s)
373 ± 201

Gallatin, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.43 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Gallatin, TN.

Health

91.4% of the population of Gallatin, TN has health coverage, with 46.9% on employee plans, 15.6% on Medicaid, 13% on Medicare, 13.7% on non-group plans, and 2.19% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Tennessee see 1,437 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,437 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1779 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 500 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.5% under 18 years, 24.4% between 18 and 34 years, 35.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.6%

Uninsured

46.9%

Employer Coverage

15.6%

Medicaid

13%

Medicare

13.7%

Non-Group

2.19%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Gallatin, TN grew by 4.73% from 8.21% to 8.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Gallatin, TN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Gallatin, TN employs 25.1k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Gallatin, TN were Health Care & Social Assistance (3,732 people), Retail Trade (3,421 people), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (1,918 people), and the highest paying industries were Information ($78,039), Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($69,219), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,026).

Employment

Occupations

25.1k

2024 Value

± 1,546

7.94%

1 Year growth

± 8.03%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Gallatin, TN grew at a rate of 7.94%, from 23.3k employees to 25.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Gallatin, TN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,466 people), Management Occupations (2,930 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,324 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Gallatin, TN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Tennessee (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

25.1k

2024 Value

± 1,546

7.94%

1 Year growth

± 8.03%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Gallatin, TN grew at a rate of 7.94%, from 23.3k employees to 25.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Gallatin, TN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,732 people), Retail Trade (3,421 people), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (1,918 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Gallatin, TN, though some of these residents may live in Gallatin, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$56,661

Median earning men ± $3,714

$38,702

Median earning women ± $3,522

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($91,087), Public Administration ($75,417), and Wholesale Trade ($74,929).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($78,480), Construction ($60,091), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,071).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

Y-Axis

3.15%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.29M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 3.15% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Tennessee.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing the state of Tennessee. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Gallatin, TN. Showing the available data for Tennessee.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (64.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (34.5%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.703%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Tennessee for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Tennessee

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

Marsha Blackburn

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Bill Hagerty

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing Tennessee.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Tennessee over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Gallatin, TN awarded 1,558 degrees. The student population of Gallatin, TN in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 2,825 male students and 4,527 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Gallatin, TN are White (1,203 and 77.4%), Hispanic or Latino (126 and 8.11%), Black or African American (95 and 6.11%), and Two or More Races (65 and 4.18%).

The largest universities in Gallatin, TN by number of degrees awarded are Volunteer State Community College (1,465 and 94%) and Welch College (93 and 5.97%).

The most popular majors in Gallatin, TN are Liberal Arts & Sciences (602 and 38.6%), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (119 and 7.64%), and Information Technology (113 and 7.25%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $21,400.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 7,352 students enrolled in Gallatin, TN, 38.4% men and 61.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,346 records, of which 61.2% were women and 38.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
602 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
87 degrees awarded
Information Technology
56 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Gallatin, TN was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 602 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Gallatin, TN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Volunteer State Community College
1,465 degrees awarded
Welch College
93 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Volunteer State Community College with 1,465 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 663 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Gallatin, TN, which is 0.741 times less than the 895 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,203 degrees mean that there were 9.55 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 126 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($21,400) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($316) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($1,460) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Gallatin, TN was $372,000 in 2024, which is 1.12 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $343,700 to $372,000, a 8.23% increase. The homeownership rate in Gallatin, TN is 57.1%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Gallatin, TN have an average commute time of 26.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Gallatin, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$372,000

Median Property Value 2024

±$12,244

$11,282

Median Property Taxes

±$910

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Gallatin, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Gallatin, TN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

57.1%

Homeownership

2024

69.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 57.1% of the housing units in Gallatin, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 58.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Gallatin, TN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$77,518

Median Household Income

± $7,103

19.8k

Number of Households

± 1,351

In 2024, the median household income of the 19.8k households in Gallatin, TN grew to $77,518 from the previous year's value of $73,589.

The following chart displays the households in Gallatin, TN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Gallatin, TN is from Tennessee.

0.457

2024 Wage GINI in Tennessee

0.459

2023 Wage GINI in Tennessee

In 2024, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.505% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Tennessee was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tennessee in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Tennessee across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (73.1%)
Worked At Home (15.2%)
Carpooled (9.17%)

In 2024, 73.1% of workers in Gallatin, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.2%) and those who carpooled to work (9.17%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Gallatin, TN have a longer commute time (26.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.78% of the workforce in Gallatin, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Gallatin, TN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Gallatin, TN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Gallatin, TN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Gallatin, TN (6.15k out of 47.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 35 - 44, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Gallatin, TN is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.