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Gadsden

South Carolina · 1,301 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 $31,066. Population has fallen 22% since 2019, a loss of 367 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $48,200. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 43% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,301
−22%since 2019
from 1,668 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
113 / sq mi
−22%since 2019
from 145 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
49.3
+37%since 2019
from 36.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
7911K2K2K2K201020202024Gadsden
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,066
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $32,308 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,767
−8%since 2019
from $13,940 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
4.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 5.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2019
from 15.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services30.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration30.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing25.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,200
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $49,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
79.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2019
from 71.2% in 2019
20.2% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+2%since 2019
from 1.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic0.7%(11)
Black99.1%(1,653)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(4)
Diversity Score2.2%(37)
2020
White, non-Hispanic6.4%(83)
Black88.7%(1,154)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(24)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.3%(17)
Diversity Score22.7%(295)
Diversity Score
23
+916%since 2019
from 2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2019
from 10.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 93.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 8.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
91.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2019
from 99.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2019
from 0.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.6%
−10.9 ptssince 2019
from 58.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.5%
+10.1 ptssince 2019
from 24.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2019
from 35.2% in 2019
Female
58.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2019
from 64.8% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 22.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gadsden, South Carolina?

Gadsden, South Carolina has about 1,301 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gadsden, South Carolina earns about $31,066 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 $48,200.

How educated are people in Gadsden, South Carolina?

About 16.7% 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 24.3% of people in Gadsden, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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