CensusEasy
COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Gadsden County

Florida · 45,087 residents · 516.375 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Gadsden County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,248. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $61,200. The poverty rate of 19.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

45,087
+10%since 1990
from 41,105 in 1990
1990 – 2025
87 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 80 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.5
+13%since 1990
from 31.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
41K42K44K46K47K1990201020202024Gadsden County
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,248
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,985 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,499
+69%since 1990
from $8,597 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.9%
−8.0 ptssince 1990
from 28.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$61,200
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$386
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $261 in 1990
US average: $602
78.0%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 75.6% in 1990
22.0% rent
2.0
−1%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Gadsden County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic40.6%(16,699)
Black58.1%(23,877)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(753)
Asian0.2%(70)
Diversity Score64.4%(26,462)
2000
White, non-Hispanic35.9%(16,174)
Black56.9%(25,632)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(2,782)
Asian0.2%(105)
Diversity Score67%(30,222)
67
+4%since 1990
from 64 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.9%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.7%
+10.8 ptssince 1990
from 59.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.9%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.1 min
−2%since 1990
from 21.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Drill deeper

Places similar to Gadsden County

Head to head

Compare Gadsden County to nearby counties

Frequently asked

How many people live in Gadsden County, Florida?

Gadsden County, Florida has about 45,087 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Gadsden County, Florida earns about $31,248 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 $61,200, and the typical rent is about $386 a month.

How educated are people in Gadsden County, Florida?

About 12.9% 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 19.9% 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 3,982 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

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

How we source and harmonize this data →