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Gadsden County

Florida · 46,389 residents · 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 $35,728. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $104,500. The poverty rate of 27.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 25% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
46,389
+3%since 2000
from 45,087 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
90 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 87 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.9
+10%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
41K42K44K46K47K1990201020202024Gadsden County
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,728
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,248 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,843
+16%since 2000
from $14,499 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,500
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$684
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $386 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.7%
−35.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
26.6% rent
Vacancy rate
15.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+49%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic35.9%(16,174)
Black56.9%(25,632)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(2,782)
Asian0.2%(105)
Other0%
Diversity Score67%(30,222)
2010
White, non-Hispanic33.1%(15,335)
Black55.8%(25,881)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(4,419)
Asian0.5%(221)
Other1%(470)
Diversity Score71.1%(32,999)
Diversity Score
71
+6%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+38%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.0%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gadsden County, Florida?

Gadsden County, Florida has about 46,389 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gadsden County, Florida earns about $35,728 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 $104,500, and the typical rent is about $684 a month.

How educated are people in Gadsden County, Florida?

About 12.3% 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 27.6% 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 5,284 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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