Gadsden, Alabama Population 2022
Gadsden is a city located in Etowah County Alabama. Gadsden has a 2020 population of 34,235. It is also the county seat of Etowah County. Gadsden is currently declining at a rate of -0.74% annually and its population has decreased by -7.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 36,943 in 2010.
The average household income in Gadsden is $49,166 with a poverty rate of 27.14%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $645 per month, and the median house value is $73,600. The median age in Gadsden is 40.2 years, 38.1 years for males, and 42.3 years for females.
Gadsden Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gadsdenwas:
- White: 57.52%
- Black or African American: 36.78%
- Other race: 2.05%
- Two or more races: 1.70%
- Asian: 1.05%
- Native American: 0.90%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 101,582 | -343 | -0.34% |
| 2020 | 101,925 | -343 | -0.34% |
| 2019 | 102,268 | -343 | -0.34% |
| 2018 | 102,611 | -396 | -0.39% |
| 2017 | 103,007 | 152 | 0.15% |
| 2016 | 102,855 | -143 | -0.14% |
| 2015 | 102,998 | -401 | -0.39% |
| 2014 | 103,399 | -485 | -0.47% |
| 2013 | 103,884 | -394 | -0.38% |
| 2012 | 104,278 | -91 | -0.09% |
| 2011 | 104,369 | -90 | -0.09% |
| 2010 | 104,459 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,410 | 57.52% |
| Black or African American | 13,050 | 36.78% |
| Some Other Race | 729 | 2.05% |
| Two or More Races | 605 | 1.70% |
| Asian | 371 | 1.05% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 321 | 0.90% |
Gadsden Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 13,766 | 2.51 | 58.6 |
| Non Family | 5,633 | 1.24 | 53.7 |
| Married | 4,500 | 3.16 | 75.7 |
| Female | 2,951 | 3.57 | 40.9 |
| Male | 682 | 4.04 | 61.4 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,524 | 6.17% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,509 | 14.21% |
| High School Graduate | 8,267 | 33.47% |
| Some College | 5,915 | 23.95% |
| Associates Degree | 1,754 | 7.10% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,211 | 8.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,517 | 6.14% |
Gadsden Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,716 | 11,921 | 2,676 |
| Black | 8,296 | 6,735 | 903 |
| Hispanic | 1,014 | 411 | 49 |
| Other Race | 385 | 170 | 32 |
| 2+ Races | 358 | 279 | 33 |
| Asian | 292 | 292 | 67 |
| Native American | 153 | 75 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 22.95%.
$26,014
Average Earnings
$31,613
Average Male
$22,349
Average Female
Gadsden Language by Age
Gadsden Language
93.22% of Gadsden residents speak only English, while 6.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.96% of the population.
Gadsden Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 12,689 | 4,197 | 33.08% |
| White | 18,784 | 3,845 | 20.47% |
| Hispanic | 2,506 | 1,151 | 45.93% |
| Other | 329 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 598 | 239 | 39.97% |
| Native | 321 | 205 | 63.86% |
| Asian | 358 | 146 | 40.78% |
27.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.20%
Male Poverty Rate
29.01%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Gadsden
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gadsden is Native, with 63.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gadsden is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.98%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.02%.
Gadsden Marital Status
Marriage Rates
34.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.2%
Male Marriage Rate
32.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Gadsden Married by Age and Sex
Gadsden Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Gadsden Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,605 | 9.51% |
| Black | 722 | 7.24% |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 6.43% |
| Native American | 15 | 7.61% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 0.84% |
Gadsden Veterans by Education
8.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
52.4%
Labor Force Participation
48.5%
Employment Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
76.75%
Born in Gadsden
95.34%
Native Born
4.66%
Foreign Born
3.17%
Non Citizen
1.49%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.34% of Gadsden residents were born in the United States, with 76.75% having been born in Alabama. 3.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 34,235 | -255 | -0.74% |
| 2021 | 34,490 | -255 | -0.73% |
| 2020 | 34,745 | -255 | -0.73% |
| 2019 | 35,000 | -255 | -0.72% |
| 2018 | 35,255 | -305 | -0.86% |
| 2017 | 35,560 | -131 | -0.37% |
| 2016 | 35,691 | -184 | -0.51% |
| 2015 | 35,875 | -249 | -0.69% |
| 2014 | 36,124 | -264 | -0.73% |
| 2013 | 36,388 | -247 | -0.67% |
| 2012 | 36,635 | -168 | -0.46% |
| 2011 | 36,803 | -140 | -0.38% |
| 2010 | 36,943 | -2,035 | -0.53% |
| 2000 | 38,978 | -3,545 | -0.87% |
| 1990 | 42,523 | -5,042 | -1.11% |
| 1980 | 47,565 | -6,363 | -1.25% |
| 1970 | 53,928 | -4,160 | -0.74% |
| 1960 | 58,088 | 2,363 | 0.42% |
| 1950 | 55,725 | 18,750 | 4.19% |
| 1940 | 36,975 | 12,933 | 4.40% |
| 1930 | 24,042 | 9,305 | 5.02% |
| 1920 | 14,737 | 4,180 | 3.39% |
| 1910 | 10,557 | 6,275 | 9.44% |
| 1900 | 4,282 | 1,381 | 3.97% |
| 1890 | 2,901 | 0.00% |