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Gadsden County

Florida · 44,298 residents (2025 est.) · 516.375 sq mi
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Gadsden County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,801. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $174,900. The poverty rate of 27.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
43,710
−3%since 2000
from 45,087 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
85 / sq mi
−6%since 2009
from 90 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
42.4
+19%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:44,298 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
41K42K44K46K47K1990201020202024Gadsden County
202444K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.7%(2,494)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.6%(2,876)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.9%(2,569)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.9%(2,566)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.5%(2,423)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.2%(4,889)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.7%(5,564)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.6%(5,491)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414%(6,136)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.4%(5,403)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.3%(2,735)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.3%(564)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,801
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,248 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,211
+67%since 2000
from $14,499 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.5%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
+1%since 2010
from 0.459 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$174,900
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$851
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $386 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
29.3% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+32%since 2009
from 2.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
48
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Gadsden County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic35.9%(16,174)
Black56.9%(25,632)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(2,782)
Asian0.2%(105)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic31.3%(13,693)
Black52.2%(22,832)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(5,449)
Asian0.1%(49)
Other3.9%(1,687)
Diversity Score
76
+7%since 2009
from 71 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
38
+3%since 2020
from 36 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican7.1%(3,095)
Salvadoran1.6%(697)
Puerto Rican1.2%(509)
Cuban0.6%(274)
Honduran0.4%(195)
Spaniard0.1%(61)
Guatemalan0.1%(60)
Dominican0.1%(58)
Peruvian0.1%(56)
Colombian0%(19)
+ 2 more hispanic origin groups with data
Asian origin
Chinese0.1%(34)
Ancestry
Irish5.7%(2,480)
English5.4%(2,351)
American3.9%(1,690)
German3.6%(1,557)
Italian1.9%(848)
Scottish0.8%(347)
West Indian0.6%(279)
French0.6%(264)
Polish0.6%(243)
Welsh0.2%(104)
+ 22 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish0.2%(102)
Jamaican0.2%(100)
Haitian0.2%(98)
Dutch0.2%(91)
Greek0.2%(72)
British0.2%(69)
Norwegian0.1%(57)
Finnish0.1%(28)
Czech0.1%(27)
Hungarian0.1%(27)
Swiss0.1%(23)
Nigerian0%(18)
Arab0%(9)
Belgian0%(6)
Slovene0%(5)
Russian0%(4)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.7%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+43%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 51.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.3%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2012
from 14.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.7%
−64.8 ptssince 2013
from 80.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.3%
+22.4 ptssince 2017
from 57.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 89.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2016
from 8.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married42%(7,106)
Married43.8%(7,416)
Widowed2.2%(378)
Divorced12%(2,023)
Women 15+
Never married38.5%(7,252)
Married37.2%(7,020)
Widowed10%(1,878)
Divorced14.3%(2,698)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gadsden County, Florida?

Gadsden County, Florida has about 43,710 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gadsden County, Florida?

The typical household in Gadsden County, Florida earns about $48,801 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gadsden County, Florida expensive?

In Gadsden County, Florida, the median home is worth about $174,900, and the typical rent is about $851 a month.

How educated are people in Gadsden County, Florida?

About 21.3% of adults age 25 and over in Gadsden County, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gadsden County, Florida?

About 27.9% of people in Gadsden County, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gadsden County, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Gadsden County, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,605 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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