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Gadsden

Arizona · 493 residents · 1.95 sq mi
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Gadsden is a city of 493 people in Arizona. The median age is 24.2, younger than the US median of 38.9. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 20% of homes are owner-occupied. The foreign-born share is 64%. 58% were living in the same home a year earlier.

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

493
−48%since 2000
from 953 in 2000
2000 – 2024
253 / sq mi
+1%since 2009
from 249 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
24.2
−3%since 2000
from 25.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.95 sq mi
Population, 20002024
3905436978511K2000201020202024Gadsden
2024493
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 513.8%(68)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 915.4%(76)
US avg: 6%
10 to 143.9%(19)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1911%(54)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2429.4%(145)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 446.5%(32)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 649.9%(49)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 742.6%(13)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.1%(30)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.4%(7)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$43,535
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
$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%
34.9%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 45.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

$155,800
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
$482
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $293 in 2000
US average: $1,442
19.6%
−45.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
80.4% rent
0.0%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.25 people
−27%since 2009
from 3.10 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
0.0%
−74.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
10.2%
−50.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
3.6
−55%since 2009
from 8.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
29
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic3.3%(31)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino93.8%(894)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(493)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican97.4%(480)
Section 05

Education

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%
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.1%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
79.9%
+55.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
9.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
58.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
89.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 87.7% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
3.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
3.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

22.7%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
77.3%
+30.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
63.7%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
9.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2012
from 7.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
14.0%
−23.7 ptssince 2013
from 37.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
+38.6 ptssince 2017
from 61.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 90.5% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
58.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 60.1% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
4.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 3.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
95.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 96.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married62.9%(61)
Married37.1%(36)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married67%(156)
Married24%(56)
Widowed3%(7)
Divorced6%(14)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

14.0%
−23.7 ptssince 2013
from 37.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
6.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
0.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
12.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
72.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 62.3% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
6.1%
−23.3 ptssince 2020
from 29.4% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
79.9%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 68.8% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

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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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