Gadsden, AL

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2024 Population

103,105

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

41.7

0.239% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

16.9%

0.954% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$54,563

2.81% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$167,100

4.05% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

43,196

0.0879% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Gadsden, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.4% of the residents in Gadsden, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Gadsden, AL are Gadsden State Community College (1,520 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Gadsden, AL was $167,100, and the homeownership rate was 73.9%.

Most people in Gadsden, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Gadsden, AL was 2 cars per household.

Gadsden, AL borders Albertville, AL, Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL, Birmingham-Hoover, AL, and Fort Payne, AL.

United States Alabama

Population & Diversity

Gadsden, AL is home to a population of 103k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.43% of Gadsden, AL residents were born outside of the country (2.51k people).

In 2024, there were 5.18 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (78.5k people) in Gadsden, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.54k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.4%

2024 Citizenship

98.5%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.4% of Gadsden, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Gadsden, AL was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Gadsden, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Gadsden, AL

White (Non-Hispanic)
78.5k ± 223
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
15.2k ± 443
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
2.54k ± 392

5.23%

Hispanic Population

5.39k people

5.23% of the people in Gadsden, AL are hispanic (5.39k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Gadsden, AL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Alabama.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
53,867 ± 5,668 people
Guatemala
18,373 ± 3,322 people
Korea
11,536 ± 2,634 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 53,867 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 18,373 and Korea with 11,536.

Foreign-Born Population

2.43%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

2.51k people

2.62%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.7k people

As of 2024, 2.43% of Gadsden, AL residents (2.51k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Gadsden, AL was 2.62%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Gadsden, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,525 ± 208
Gulf War (2001-)
1,198 ± 266
Gulf War (1990s)
893 ± 241

Gadsden, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.27 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Gadsden, AL.

Health

88.6% of the population of Gadsden, AL has health coverage, with 39.2% on employee plans, 18.5% on Medicaid, 15% on Medicare, 15.1% on non-group plans, and 0.909% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Alabama see 1,571 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,571 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2016 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 684 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

1,571 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Alabama

Primary care physicians in Alabama see an average of 1,571 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,571 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Alabama in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.1% under 18 years, 19.1% between 18 and 34 years, 38.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.4%

Uninsured

39.2%

Employer Coverage

18.5%

Medicaid

15%

Medicare

15.1%

Non-Group

0.909%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Gadsden, AL declined by 7% from 12.2% to 11.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Gadsden, AL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Gadsden, AL employs 43.2k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Gadsden, AL were Manufacturing (7,357 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,889 people), and Retail Trade (5,749 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($101,250), Public Administration ($52,355), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,707).

Employment

Occupations

43.2k

2024 Value

± 1,790

−0.0879%

1 Year decline

± 5.84%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Gadsden, AL declined at a rate of −0.0879%, from 43.2k employees to 43.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Gadsden, AL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,827 people), Production Occupations (4,796 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (4,370 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Gadsden, AL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Alabama (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

43.2k

2024 Value

± 1,790

−0.0879%

1 Year decline

± 5.84%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Gadsden, AL declined at a rate of −0.0879%, from 43.2k employees to 43.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Gadsden, AL, are Manufacturing (7,357 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,889 people), and Retail Trade (5,749 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Gadsden, AL, though some of these residents may live in Gadsden, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,806

Median earning men ± $2,489

$33,169

Median earning women ± $1,457

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($62,784), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,179), and Public Administration ($60,696).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($48,547), Wholesale Trade ($43,750), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($43,466).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

Y-Axis

2.1%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.13M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 2.1% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.2%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alabama.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

167
Retail Trade
139
Other Services (except Public Administration)
98
Health Care and Social Assistance

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$335k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$176k
Manufacturing
$145k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 64.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.533%).

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing the state of Alabama. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Gadsden, AL. Showing the available data for Alabama.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (64.6%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (34.1%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.533%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 64.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.533%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Alabama for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Alabama

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

Tommy Tuberville

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Katie Britt

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing Alabama.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Alabama over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Gadsden, AL awarded 1,520 degrees. The student population of Gadsden, AL in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 2,018 male students and 3,053 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Gadsden, AL are White (1,091 and 72.9%), Black or African American (203 and 13.6%), Hispanic or Latino (122 and 8.16%), and Two or More Races (48 and 3.21%).

The largest universities in Gadsden, AL by number of degrees awarded are Gadsden State Community College (1,520 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Gadsden, AL are General Studies (215 and 14.1%), Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (202 and 13.3%), and HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology (106 and 6.97%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 5,071 students enrolled in Gadsden, AL, 39.8% men and 60.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,422 records, of which 59% were women and 41% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
215 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
105 degrees awarded
Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology
68 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Gadsden, AL was General Studies with 215 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Gadsden, AL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Gadsden State Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,520 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Gadsden State Community College with 1,520 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 762 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Gadsden, AL, which is 1.01 times more than the 758 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,091 degrees mean that there were 5.37 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 203 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,096) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($1,176) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Gadsden, AL was $167,100 in 2024, which is 0.502 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $160,600 to $167,100, a 4.05% increase. The homeownership rate in Gadsden, AL is 73.9%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Gadsden, AL have an average commute time of 25.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Gadsden, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$167,100

Median Property Value 2024

±$4,938

$29,128

Median Property Taxes

±$1,274

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Gadsden, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Gadsden, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73.9%

Homeownership

2024

64.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 73.9% of the housing units in Gadsden, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Gadsden, AL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$54,563

Median Household Income

± $2,653

39.4k

Number of Households

± 1,485

In 2024, the median household income of the 39.4k households in Gadsden, AL grew to $54,563 from the previous year's value of $53,070.

The following chart displays the households in Gadsden, AL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Gadsden, AL is from Alabama.

0.454

2024 Wage GINI in Alabama

0.456

2023 Wage GINI in Alabama

In 2024, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.454 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.411% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alabama in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Alabama across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (86.5%)
Carpooled (7.17%)
Worked At Home (3.99%)

In 2024, 86.5% of workers in Gadsden, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.17%) and those who worked at home (3.99%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Gadsden, AL have a shorter commute time (25.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.65% of the workforce in Gadsden, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Gadsden, AL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Gadsden, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Gadsden, AL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Gadsden, AL (17.2k out of 102k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Gadsden, AL is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.