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Gadsden

Arizona · 571 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 $36,311. Population has fallen 40% since 2000, a loss of 382 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $131,700. The poverty rate of 25.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
571
−40%since 2000
from 953 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
293 / sq mi
−40%since 2000
from 488 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.7
+51%since 2000
from 25.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
3905436978511K2000201020202024Gadsden
2024493
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,311
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,946
+143%since 2000
from $6,562 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.6%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.1%
−20.2 ptssince 2000
from 45.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing60.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction60.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information3.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,700
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$427
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $293 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.2%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
23.8% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+65%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.1%(12)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino96.8%(553)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.2%(30)
Diversity Score
5
−41%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
37.2%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
63.1 min
+118%since 2000
from 29.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
41.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.9%
+10.3 ptssince 2011
from 63.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.3%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
24.5%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
75.5%
+28.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
44.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.4%
−48.9 ptssince 2013
from 62.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gadsden, Arizona?

Gadsden, Arizona has about 571 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gadsden, Arizona?

The typical household in Gadsden, Arizona earns about $36,311 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 $131,700, and the typical rent is about $427 a month.

How educated are people in Gadsden, Arizona?

About 11.2% 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 25.1% 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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