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Gadsden

South Carolina · 1,632 residents · 11.506 sq mi
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Gadsden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,359. Population has fallen 25% since 2011, a loss of 539 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $84,000. The poverty rate of 24.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,632
−25%vs 2011
vs 2,171 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
142 / sq mi
−25%vs 2011
vs 189 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
38.8
+4%vs 2011
vs 37.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,359
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $36,223 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,431
−7%vs 2011
vs $15,571 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.7%
+7.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
+12%vs 2011
vs 0.405 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade15.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services13%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,000
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $59,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $764 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.4%
−36.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 81.1% in 2011
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.3%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.4% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.6%
−4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.4%
−3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 68.5% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+81%vs 2011
vs 1.6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic7.1%(154)
Black86.3%(1,873)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.5%(120)
Diversity Score30.9%(672)
2010
White, non-Hispanic4%(65)
Black93.7%(1,529)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(20)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.6%(10)
Diversity Score14.1%(231)
Diversity Score
14
−54%vs 2011
vs 31 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.6%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 81.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
−5%vs 2011
vs 32.6 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.3%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 75.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.8% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
14.7%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.3% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.7%
−5.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.2% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
−5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.4%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.9% in 2011
Female
53.8%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.1% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.7%
−5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gadsden, South Carolina?

Gadsden, South Carolina has about 1,632 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gadsden, South Carolina?

The typical household in Gadsden, South Carolina earns about $28,359 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gadsden, South Carolina expensive?

In Gadsden, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $84,000, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Gadsden, South Carolina?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Gadsden, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gadsden, South Carolina?

About 24.7% of people in Gadsden, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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