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Gadsden

Tennessee · 469 residents · 1.12 sq mi
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Gadsden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,796. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 84 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $88,300. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
469
−15%since 2000
from 553 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
419 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 494 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.4
+25%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3073944825696561990201020202024Gadsden
2024459
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,796
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,179
+57%since 2000
from $13,506 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade19.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance12%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Information1.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,300
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$796
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.5%
−13.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
28.5% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+44%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(461)
Black14.8%(82)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.1%(188)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(365)
Black16.4%(77)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(19)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score43.3%(203)
Diversity Score
43
+27%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.3%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+204%since 2000
from 9.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.7%
−13.4 ptssince 2011
from 59.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Female
56.7%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−78.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gadsden, Tennessee?

Gadsden, Tennessee has about 469 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gadsden, Tennessee?

The typical household in Gadsden, Tennessee earns about $43,796 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gadsden, Tennessee expensive?

In Gadsden, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $88,300, and the typical rent is about $796 a month.

How educated are people in Gadsden, Tennessee?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Gadsden, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gadsden, Tennessee?

About 23.4% of people in Gadsden, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gadsden, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Gadsden, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 118 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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