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Gadsden

Arizona · 678 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 $24,054. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 275 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $197,700. The poverty rate of 50.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 238%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
678
−29%since 2000
from 953 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
347 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 488 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.3
+33%since 2000
from 25.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
3905436978511K2000201020202024Gadsden
2024493
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,054
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,918
+51%since 2000
from $6,562 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.3%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
50.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 45.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.489
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information41.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing9.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$197,700
+238%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$335
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $293 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.1%
−25.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
33.3% rent
Vacancy rate
29.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
46.8%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.1%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.2
+274%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic2.7%(18)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino97.1%(658)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.8%(46)
Diversity Score
7
−23%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
34.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
−16%since 2000
from 29.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
63.1%
+23.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
11.4%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
14.8%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.2%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.5%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
44.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
47.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−50.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gadsden, Arizona?

Gadsden, Arizona has about 678 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gadsden, Arizona?

The typical household in Gadsden, Arizona earns about $24,054 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 $197,700, and the typical rent is about $335 a month.

How educated are people in Gadsden, Arizona?

About 9.7% 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 50.6% of people in Gadsden, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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