Gadsden, AL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Gadsden, Alabama Info Snack

Population
35,224
Unemployment
7.9%
Poverty
26.7%
Median Home
$80,400
Median Income
$34,062
Median Rent
$645

Gadsden SnackAbility

5
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
4
Affordability
7
Diversity
9
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8
Education
5
Commute
8.5

Gadsden, AL Cost Of Living

81
Gadsden's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Gadsden Alabama National Average
Overall 81 90 100
Services 91 98 100
Groceries 88 98 100
Health 84 92 100
Housing 47 73 100
Transportation 88 91 100
Utilities 124 103 100

Gadsden, AL Photos

Gadsdenc Al  Perspective Map
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Gadsdenc Alc Spirit Of American Citizenship Monumentc With Coosa River
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Rankings for Gadsden in Alabama

Map Of Gadsden, AL

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Population over time in Gadsden

Year Population % Change
2020 35,224 -1.1%
2019 35,624 -0.6%
2018 35,832 -1.1%
2017 36,235 -0.6%
2016 36,455 -0.5%
2015 36,621 -0.5%
2014 36,794 -0.3%
2013 36,888 -0.3%
2012 37,014 -0.4%
2011 37,162 -

Race / Ethnicity in Gadsden

White
54.0% (19,009)
African American
36.2% (12,743)
American Indian
0.2% (87)
Asian
1.0% (354)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (14)
Two Or More
1.4% (497)
Hispanic
7.2% (2,520)
Race Gadsden AL USA
White 54.0% 65.2% 60.1%
African American 36.2% 26.4% 12.2%
American Indian 0.2% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 1.0% 1.4% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.3%
Two Or More 1.4% 1.9% 2.8%
Hispanic 7.2% 4.4% 18.2%

Gender in Gadsden

Female
52.3% (18,416)
Male
47.7% (16,808)
Gender Gadsden AL USA
Female 52.3% 51.7% 50.8%
Male 47.7% 48.3% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Gadsden for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
5.0% (1,761)
9-12th Grade
13.0% (4,579)
High School / GED
34.0% (11,976)
Some College
24.0% (8,453)
Associate's Degree
7.0% (2,465)
Bachelor's Degree
9.0% (3,170)
Master's Degree
5.0% (1,761)
Professional Degree
2.0% (704)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (352)
Education Gadsden AL USA
< 9th Grade 5.0% 4.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 13.0% 9.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 34.0% 30.0% 27.0%
Some College 24.0% 22.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 7.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 9.0% 16.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 5.0% 7.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 1.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Gadsden, Alabama

Less than $10,000
12.3% (432,993)
$10,000 to $14,999
9.7% (341,216)
$15,000 to $24,999
16.1% (568,865)
$25,000 to $34,999
13.1% (461,706)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.2% (466,064)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.2% (535,794)
$75,000 to $99,999
9.8% (346,856)
$100,000 to $149,999
7.3% (255,848)
$150,000 to $199,999
2.3% (80,240)
$200,000 or more
0.9% (32,814)
Income Gadsden AL USA
Less than $10,000 12.3% 8.1% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 9.7% 5.6% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 16.1% 10.9% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 13.1% 10.5% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.2% 13.2% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.2% 17.5% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 9.8% 11.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 7.3% 13.1% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.3% 4.9% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 0.9% 4.4% 8.3%

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