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Gadsden

Arizona · 493 residents · 1.952 sq mi
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Gadsden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,535. Population has fallen 48% since 2000, a loss of 460 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $155,800. At a median age of 24.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 46% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 24.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
493
−48%since 2000
from 953 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
253 / sq mi
−48%since 2000
from 488 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
24.2
−3%since 2000
from 25.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
3905436978511K2000201020202024Gadsden
2024493
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,535
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,403
+165%since 2000
from $6,562 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
6.8%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.9%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 45.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.224
−54%since 2010
from 0.489 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing84%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction84%
US avg: 1.2%
Information3.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,800
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$482
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $293 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
19.6%
−45.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
80.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−74.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.2%
−50.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+63%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
29
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic3.3%(31)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino93.8%(894)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.9%(84)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(493)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
10.7%
−13.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
20.1%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
79.9%
+55.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
3.1%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
22.7%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
77.3%
+30.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
63.7%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−50.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2012
from 7.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.0%
−48.3 ptssince 2013
from 62.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+38.6 ptssince 2017
from 61.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
4.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 3.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
95.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 96.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gadsden, Arizona?

Gadsden, Arizona has about 493 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gadsden, Arizona?

The typical household in Gadsden, Arizona earns about $43,535 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gadsden, Arizona expensive?

In Gadsden, Arizona, the median home is worth about $155,800, and the typical rent is about $482 a month.

How educated are people in Gadsden, Arizona?

About 4.6% of adults age 25 and over in Gadsden, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gadsden, Arizona?

About 34.9% of people in Gadsden, Arizona 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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