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Gallatin, TN


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Gallatin, Tennessee

Gallatin, Tennessee, in Sumner county, is 24 miles NE of Nashville, Tennessee. The city is in the Nashville area. There are 23,230 residents in Gallatin.

The People and Families of Gallatin

In Gallatin, about 50% of adults are married.

Approximately 22% of Gallatin is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of Gallatin.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gallatin had a median family income of $41,899.

Political Inclinations

Gallatin folks tended to give their money ($7,500) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Gallatin Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Gallatin that were owner-occupied was 63%. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in the city, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Gallatin, 95% of commuters drive to work. It you are in Gallatin, expect to drive to most places you want to go. There's not much public transportation here.

Of Note

High Points

Gallatin strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 6%Gallatin Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Gallatin, TN

Comparing Gallatin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity910
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Female Share of the Population75
Senior Citizens53
Male Share of the Population46
Age of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Women48
Well-Paid Single Men38

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size58
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income48
People Above Poverty36
People in Middle Class or Better37
College Educated Adults37

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times56
Working at Home46
Walking and Biking to Work36
Public Transportation Use26

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built87
Affordability of Property Taxes72
Affordability of Rents62
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
People Living Alone54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime45
Low Violent Crime12

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