Gleason, TN Demographics

A map of Gleason's Population by Race

Gleason, Tennessee has an estimated population of 1,159, a large decrease from the 1,369 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.7% White, 2.5% Black, 2.0% Multiracial, 1.5% Asian, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 0.5% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Gleason, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Gleason has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Tennessee overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Gleason, that probability was 10.4% in 2020 and 14.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Gleason is ranked the 284th most populous place in Tennessee, out of 504 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Gleason was ranked the 256th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Gleason's White Population

1,074 residents of Gleason, or 92.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Gleason is significantly higher than in Tennessee overall, where 71% of the population is White. Gleason ranks 46th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gleason's White population has declined by an estimated 17.1%. White residents' share of Gleason's population has decreased from 94.6% to 92.7%.

Gleason is more White than neighboring McKenzie (75.8% White), Henry (56.2% White), and Greenfield (87.4% White). Gleason is less White than neighboring Dresden (98.5% White), and Palmersville (100% White).

Gleason's Black Population

29 residents of Gleason, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Gleason is considerably lower than in Tennessee overall, where 15.4% of the population is Black. Gleason ranks 340th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gleason's Black population has grown by an estimated 123.1%. Black residents' share of Gleason's population has increased from 0.9% to 2.5%.

Gleason is more Black than neighboring Dresden (1.3% Black), and Palmersville (0% Black). Gleason is less Black than neighboring McKenzie (17.8% Black), Henry (19.1% Black), and Greenfield (4.3% Black).

Gleason's Asian Population

17 residents of Gleason, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Gleason is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 1.9% of the population is Asian. Gleason ranks 393rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gleason's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 17. Asian residents' share of Gleason's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.5%.

Gleason is more Asian than neighboring Dresden (0% Asian), Palmersville (0% Asian), Henry (0% Asian), and Greenfield (0% Asian). Gleason is less Asian than neighboring McKenzie (1.9% Asian).

Gleason's Hispanic Population

6 residents of Gleason, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Gleason is lower than in Tennessee overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Gleason ranks 415th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gleason's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 68.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Gleason's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.5%.

Gleason is more Hispanic than neighboring Dresden (0% Hispanic), and Palmersville (0% Hispanic). Gleason is less Hispanic than neighboring McKenzie (3.1% Hispanic), Henry (17.2% Hispanic), and Greenfield (4.2% Hispanic).

Gleason's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Gleason, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Gleason is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Gleason ranks 255th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gleason's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 42.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Gleason's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Gleason is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dresden (0.2% Native American/Other), McKenzie (0.1% Native American/Other), Palmersville (0% Native American/Other), and Henry (0% Native American/Other). Gleason is less Native American/Other than neighboring Greenfield (1.5% Native American/Other).

Gleason's Multiracial Population

23 residents of Gleason, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Gleason is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Gleason ranks 414th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gleason's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 34.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Gleason's population has decreased from 2.6% to 2.0%.

Gleason is more Multiracial than neighboring Dresden (0% Multiracial), McKenzie (1.4% Multiracial), and Palmersville (0% Multiracial). Gleason is less Multiracial than neighboring Henry (7.5% Multiracial), and Greenfield (2.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.