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Gleason, TN
Town in Weakley County, Tennessee.
Population
1,159
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
519
ZIP codes
0
Gleason and its ZIP codes
Gleason at a glance
- Gleason is about 3 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $57,917 a year, 17% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $93,200 (67% below Tennessee) and median rent is $676 a month.
Local data for Gleason, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gleason, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,917
Poverty rate
13.9%
Median home value
$93,200
Median rent
$676/mo
Homeownership
80.5%
Bachelor's or higher
14.2%
Median age
39.4
Average commute
28.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (76), Irish Americans (75), Scottish Americans (26).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Weakley County. PPP loans are for Gleason.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,918
10,635 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,495
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$219M
FY 2026, $6,660 per person
How people get to work
Gleason, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.0%
- Carpooled5.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.2%
- Worked from home4.3%
Average one-way commute: 28.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gleason, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
478
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
25
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 27°F
53.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gleason, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.4%
U.S. 33.3% +8.1 pts
Diabetes
14.9%
U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts
Smoking
23.0%
U.S. 12.8% +10.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.3%
U.S. 11.1% +2.2 pts
Cities near Gleason
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DresdenTown | 7 mi | 5.9 |
| McKenzieCity | 8 mi | 6.4 |
| HenryTown | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| GreenfieldCity | 12 mi | 3.5 |
| SharonTown | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| PalmersvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.9 |
| Cottage GroveTown | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| TrezevantTown | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| BradfordTown | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| MartinCity | 16 mi | 12.4 |
| McLemoresvilleTown | 16 mi | 2.2 |
| AtwoodTown | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| WhitlockCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| ParisCity | 17 mi | 12.9 |
| HuntingdonTown | 19 mi | 11.8 |
| DukedomCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gleason, TN in?
- Gleason is in Weakley County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Gleason, TN?
- About 1,159 people live in Gleason, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gleason?
- Nearby places include Dresden (7 mi), McKenzie (8 mi), Henry (11 mi), Greenfield (12 mi), Sharon (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023