Gallaway is a city located in Fayette County Tennessee. Gallaway has a 2024 population of 529. Gallaway is currently declining at a rate of -0.19% annually and its population has decreased by -0.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 532 in 2020.
The average household income in Gallaway is $30,674 with a poverty rate of 38.28%. The median age in Gallaway is 48.3 years: 48.2 years for males, and 49 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gallaway was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 444 | 66.87% |
| White | 206 | 31.02% |
| Two or more races | 9 | 1.36% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.15% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 286 | 1.91 | 30.4 | 69.6 |
| Non Family | 141 | 1.07 | 31.2 | 68.8 |
| Female | 100 | 2.7 | 22 | 78 |
| Married | 43 | 2.79 | 44.2 | 55.8 |
| Male | 2 | 2.5 | 100 | 0 |
2.64
Average Family Size
1.91
Average Household Size
30.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 63 | 13.07% |
| Associates Degree | 18 | 3.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 42 | 8.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 4 | 0.83% |
| High School Graduate | 157 | 32.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 65 | 13.49% |
| Some College | 133 | 27.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 285 | 199 | 6 |
| White | 183 | 141 | 34 |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 9 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $25,078 | $51,429 | $19,375 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $25,703 | $50,750 | $23,750 |
| Some College | $48,846 | $0 | $0 |
$25,703
Average Earnings
$50,750
Average Male
$23,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.84% of Gallaway residents speak only English, while 0.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.16% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 444 | 201 | 45.27% |
| White | 88 | 8 | 9.09% |
38.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
52.79%
Male Poverty Rate
30.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gallaway is Black, with 45.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gallaway is White, with 9.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 43.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 47.93%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 50% |
| High School | 48.51% |
| Some College | 21.99% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 27.45% |
| Female Employed | 22.12% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $34,250 | $39,457 |
| Households | $31,176 | $30,674 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,281 | $21,643 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
19.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
23.5%
Male Marriage Rate
18.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
16
Number of Veterans
16
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 16 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16 | 7.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
87.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
36.3%
Labor Force Participation
27.6%
Employment Rate
24.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
83.58%
Born in Gallaway
99.85%
Native Born
0.15%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.15%
Naturalized
99.85% of Gallaway residents were born in the United States, with 83.58% having been born in Tennessee. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 526 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 526 | -1 | -0.19% |
| 2027 | 527 | -1 | -0.19% |
| 2026 | 528 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 528 | -1 | -0.19% |
| 2024 | 529 | -1 | -0.19% |
| 2023 | 530 | 11 | 2.12% |
| 2022 | 519 | -13 | -2.44% |
| 2021 | 532 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 532 | -117 | -18.03% |
| 2019 | 649 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 649 | -1 | -0.15% |
| 2017 | 650 | -4 | -0.61% |
| 2016 | 654 | -1 | -0.15% |
| 2015 | 655 | -4 | -0.61% |
| 2014 | 659 | -4 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 663 | -2 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 665 | -5 | -0.75% |
| 2011 | 670 | -3 | -0.45% |
| 2010 | 673 | 0 | 0% |