Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Gallatin, TN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

46,667

Median Agei

37.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

66.2%30,886

Black

16%7,470

Hispanic/Latino

11.7%5,483

Two or More

3.5%1,630

Asian

1.6%745

Other

0.8%389

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%64

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.3%1,682

High School Diploma

22.4%7,124

Some College (<1 yr)

9.4%3,008

Some College (1+ yr)

12.5%3,981

Associate's Degree

8.1%2,571

Bachelor's Degree

21.8%6,939

Master's Degree

7.8%2,472

Professional Degree

0.9%280

Doctorate

1.5%485

HS or Higher

89.7%

BA or Higher

32%

Graduate+

10.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$343,700

Median Renti

$1,299

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58.2%10,864

Renter-Occupied

41.8%7,799

Total Units

19,689

Homeownership

58.2%

Vacancy Rate

5.2%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$73,589

Mean Household Incomei

$96,563

Per Capita Incomei

$39,790

Poverty Ratei

12.2%

Unemploymenti

3.3%

Labor Forcei

24,098

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 $73,589/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

77.1%

Very low income$22K–$37K/yr

19.7%

Low income$37K–$59K/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+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

2,648(7.4% of civilian adults)