What percentage of people rent in Gallatin, MO?
36.5% (±7.1 points) of the occupied homes in Gallatin, MO are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 252 renting households against 439 that own their home.
In Gallatin, the share of households that rent went from 38.0% in 2015–2019 to 36.5% in 2020–2024 (−1.5 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 36.5% (±7.1 points)
- Renting households
- 252 (±60)
- Median renter income
- $33,929 (±$6,503)
Who rents and who owns in Gallatin
| Gallatin | Daviess County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 36.5% (±7.1 points) | 20.9% (±2.9 points) | 31.9% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 252 (±60) | 630 (±95) | 799,814 (±5,177) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 439 (±77) | 2,390 (±110) | 1,708,413 (±9,125) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.3 (±0.5) | 2.6 (±0.3) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.5 (±0.3) | 2.8 (±0.1) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $33,929 (±$6,503) | $40,000 (±$11,728) | $43,288 (±$509) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $58,068 (±$20,036) | $70,739 (±$6,264) | $87,780 (±$425) | $100,009 |
In Gallatin, the renter share is higher than in Daviess County (20.9%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (31.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (34.8%).
In Daviess County, Gallatin ranks 4 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 329 of 1,244.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Gallatin has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 38.0% (±6.5 points) | 36.5% (±7.1 points) | −1.5 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $544 (±$52) | $742 (±$86) | +36.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $38,929 (±$5,416) | $47,198 (±$9,060) | +21.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Gallatin
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallatin | — | 36.5% (±7.1 points) | — |
| Union Township (Daviess County) | 2.0 mi | 33.1% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Daviess County) | 3.8 mi | 12.5% (±6.1 points) | Lower |
| Monroe Township (Daviess County) | 6.4 mi | 0.0% (±38.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Altamont | 6.7 mi | 29.8% (±16.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jameson | 6.7 mi | 0.0% (±43.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grand River Township (Daviess County) | 7.0 mi | 12.8% (±9.9 points) | Lower |
| Sheridan Township | 7.0 mi | 0.0% (±21.5 points) | Lower |
| Jackson Township (Daviess County) | 8.4 mi | 3.8% (±3.6 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Liberty Township (Daviess County), MO (12.5%), Grand River Township (Daviess County), MO (12.8%), Sheridan Township, MO (0.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Daviess County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln Township (Daviess County) | 46.3% (±25.7 points) |
| 2 | Washington Township (Daviess County) | 43.5% (±24.4 points) |
| 3 | Pattonsburg | 42.6% (±15.2 points) |
| 4 | Gallatin | 36.5% (±7.1 points) |
| 5 | Union Township (Daviess County) | 33.1% (±6.5 points) |
| 6 | Jamesport | 30.8% (±8.4 points) |
| 7 | Altamont | 29.8% (±16.7 points) |
| 8 | Benton Township (Daviess County) | 28.4% (±14.6 points) |
| 9 | Marion Township (Daviess County) | 24.3% (±17.4 points) |
| 10 | Salem Township (Daviess County) | 22.0% (±10.2 points) |
Showing 10 of 23 places in Daviess County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Gallatin
How many renters are there in Gallatin?
Gallatin has an estimated 252 (±60) renting households, 36.5% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Gallatin?
In Gallatin, the share of households that rent went from 38.0% in 2015–2019 to 36.5% in 2020–2024 (−1.5 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Gallatin?
A renting household in Gallatin has 2.3 people on average, against 2.5 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Gallatin?
The median renting household in Gallatin, MO has an income of $33,929 (±$6,503) a year, against $58,068 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gallatin city, Missouri
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gallatin city, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Gallatin city, Missouri
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Gallatin city, Missouri
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Gallatin city, Missouri
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Gallatin city, Missouri (place:26308, in state:29).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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