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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Gadsden

Alabama · 42,523 residents · 37.443 sq mi
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Gadsden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,187. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $35,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

42,523
+9%vs 2000
vs 38,978 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,136 / sq mi
+9%vs 2000
vs 1,041 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.5
−4%vs 2000
vs 39.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
32K35K38K41K43K1990201020202024Gadsden
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,187
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,823 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,772
−31%vs 2000
vs $15,610 in 2000
US average: $14,340
20.4%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$35,700
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $49,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$270
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $361 in 2000
US average: $450
64.8%
+1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.6% in 2000
35.2% rent
1.9
−6%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.6%(24,016)
Black33.8%(13,188)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(1,039)
Asian0.5%(206)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.4%(23,944)
1990
White, non-Hispanic70.5%(29,983)
Black28.1%(11,936)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(237)
Asian0.8%(351)
Other0.6%(253)
Diversity Score53.8%(22,871)
54
−12%vs 2000
vs 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.7%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
61.5%
−8.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.4%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.6 min
+18%vs 2000
vs 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gadsden, Alabama?

Gadsden, Alabama has about 42,523 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Gadsden, Alabama?

The typical household in Gadsden, Alabama earns about $19,187 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gadsden, Alabama expensive?

In Gadsden, Alabama, the median home is worth about $35,700, and the typical rent is about $270 a month.

How educated are people in Gadsden, Alabama?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Gadsden, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gadsden, Alabama?

About 20.4% of people in Gadsden, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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