Gallatin

City in Sumner County, Tennessee

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Gallatin is a city in Sumner County, Tennessee, with 44,431 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 538 ft (164 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cottontown, 6.0 miles NW.

About Gallatin

Gallatin is a city in and the county seat of Sumner County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 44,431 at the 2020 census and is estimated to be 52,489 as of 2024. Named for United States Secretary of the Treasury Albert Gallatin, the city was established on the Cumberland River and made the county seat of Sumner County in 1802. It is located about 30.6 miles northeast of the state capital of Nashville, Tennessee.

Several national companies have facilities or headquarters in Gallatin, including Facebook, Gap, Inc., Beretta and Servpro Industries LLC. Gallatin was formerly the headquarters of Dot Records. The city is also the site of Volunteer State Community College, a two-year college with more than 70 degree programs. In 2017, Gallatin was ranked as "The Nicest Place In America" by Reader's Digest.

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Living in Gallatin

Median household income
$77,518
Median home value
$372,000
Median rent
$1,395/mo
Median age
36.6
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Gallatin, TN population

Gallatin had 44,431 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census44,431
Density1,244 per sq mi (480 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Gallatin at a glance

StateTennessee (TN)
CountySumner County
TypeCity
Population44,431 (2020)
Land area35.71 sq mi (92.5 km²)
Water area0.54 sq mi (1.40 km²)
Elevation538 ft (164 m)
Coordinates36.3815° N, 86.4670° W
ZIP code37066
Official websitegallatin-tn.gov
Census code (GEOID)4728540

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Gallatin

What county is Gallatin in?

Gallatin is in Sumner County, Tennessee.

What is the population of Gallatin, TN?

44,431 people lived in Gallatin at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Gallatin, TN?

The ZIP code of Gallatin is 37066.

What is the elevation of Gallatin?

538 feet (164 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Gallatin?

Cottontown (6.0 mi), Graball (7.2 mi), Shackle Island (8.3 mi), Castalian Springs (9.0 mi), Hendersonville (9.1 mi).

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