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METRO AREA · 2010 ACS

Gadsden Metro

Gadsden, AL · 1 counties · 104,430 residents · 535.105 sq mi
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Gadsden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,422. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $98,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
104,430
+1%since 2000
from 103,459 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
195 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 193 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.2
+5%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
99K101K102K104K105K1990201020202024Gadsden
2024103K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,422
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,170 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,439
+22%since 2000
from $16,783 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,200
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$587
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.9%
−33.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
27.8% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+26%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(84,919)
Black14.6%(15,120)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(1,763)
Asian0.4%(428)
Other0%
Diversity Score36%(37,220)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(82,789)
Black15%(15,716)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(3,447)
Asian0.6%(657)
Other1.6%(1,675)
Diversity Score43.2%(45,120)
Diversity Score
43
+20%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+45%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% 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
3.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% 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
5.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.3%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.3%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Principal cities

GadsdenCENTRAL33,367
What's inside

1 component county

Etowah CountyCENTRAL103,886
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gadsden, AL?

Gadsden, AL has about 104,430 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gadsden, AL?

The typical household in Gadsden, AL earns about $36,422 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gadsden, AL expensive?

In Gadsden, AL, the median home is worth about $98,200, and the typical rent is about $587 a month.

How educated are people in Gadsden, AL?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in Gadsden, AL hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gadsden, AL?

About 16.8% of people in Gadsden, AL live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gadsden, AL grown since 1990?

Yes, Gadsden, AL has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,590 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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