Gadsden, Alabama
Gadsden: City in and the county seat of Etowah County in the U.S. state of Alabama
About
Gadsden is a city located in the county of Etowah in the U.S. state of Alabama. Its population at the 2010 census was 36,856. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 34,816 inhabitants.
The city was created 148 years ago in 1875.
Gadsden, Alabama, is a city in Etowah County and the county seat. The city is located on the Coosa River about 56 miles northeast of Birmingham and 90 miles southwest of Chattanooga, Tennessee. It is the primary city of the Gadsden Metropolitan Statistical Area, which has a population of 103,931.
Gadsden was founded in 1828. It was named for Colonel James Gadsden, who was instrumental in creating it and who served as Secretary of War under President Andrew Jackson. He also served as United States Ambassador to Mexico from 1853 to 1856.
Quick Facts about Gadsden
| Population : | 34,816 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Alabama (United States) |
| County : | Etowah County |
| Postal code : | 35901 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 256 |
| Water as percent of area : | 2.96% |
| Land as percent of area : | 97.04% |
| Named for : | James Gadsden |
| Altitude : | 541 feet / 165 meters |
| Capital city : | Gadsden is capital of Etowah County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1876 (148 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 23:38:31 (21st December 2024) |
| Population growth : | -5.86% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Gadsden is located at 34°0'52"N 86°0'23"W (34.0143400, -86.0063900).
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Official website of Gadsden
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Gadsden decreased by 5.86% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2000 | 38,978 | - | census |
| 2010 | 36,856 | -5.76% | census |
| 2011 | 36,803 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 36,635 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 36,388 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 36,124 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 35,875 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 35,691 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 35,560 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 35,255 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 35,000 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 34,816 | -0.53% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 35,000 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 36,964 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -5.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 33,945 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 36,856 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.2% |
| White only, percent : | 57.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 36.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.9% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 7.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 54.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,367 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 4.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 58.6% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 58.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $73,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $936 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $324 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $645 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 13,766 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.51 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 80.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 80.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 71.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 79.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 17.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 19.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 48.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 101,293 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 607,424 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,058,241 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 731,159 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $19,937 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $32,642 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $21,312 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 27.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,388 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,768 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,288 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 855 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,307 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 456 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,592 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 991.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 37.16 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 58.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $73,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $936 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $324 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $645 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 13,766 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.51 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 80.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 80.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 71.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 79.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 17.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 19.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 48.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 101,293 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 607,424 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,058,241 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 731,159 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $19,937 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $32,642 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $21,312 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 27.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,388 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,768 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,288 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 855 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,307 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 456 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,592 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 991.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 37.16 |
Best Things to Do in Gadsden
1 Noccalula Falls Park & Campground
1500 Noccalula Rd, Gadsden, AL 35904, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Noccalula Falls
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3 Gadsden Kiwanis Park
204 Parkway Pl, Gadsden, AL 35904, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Imagination Place
501 Broad St, Gadsden, AL 35901, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Hastings Park
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Where ot Eat in Gadsden
1 Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
101 Taylor Dr, Gadsden, AL 35904, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Red Lobster
1725 Rainbow Dr, Gadsden, AL 35901, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 LongHorn Steakhouse
943 Rainbow Dr, Gadsden, AL 35901, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Applebee's Grill + Bar
1722 Rainbow Dr, Gadsden, AL 35901, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Shoney's
202 E Meighan Blvd, Gadsden, AL 35903, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Gadsden
1 River Rocks Landing
1 River Rd, Gadsden, AL 35901, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Super 8 by Wyndham Gadsden AL
2110 Rainbow Dr, Gadsden, AL 35901, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Red Roof Inn Gadsden
1600 Rainbow Dr, Gadsden, AL 35901, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Coosa River Ministries
One River Rd, Gadsden, AL 35901, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Gadsden
1 Gadsden City Hall
90 Broad St, Gadsden, AL 35901 ➦ Show Map
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2 Gadsden Softball Complex
1500 W Meighan Blvd, Gadsden, AL 35901, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Gadsden City Council Office
90 E Broad St, Gadsden, AL 35901 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Gadsden (73)
People born in Gadsden, including operatic tenor Jean Cox, rapper Yelawolf, actress Beth Grant, .
List
- James Allen (Democratic U.S. Senator (1912-1978)) he was born in 28/12/1912
- Jim Guthrie (American racing driver) he was born in 13/09/1961
- Sunny Mabrey (American actress, model and comedian) she was born in 28/11/1975
- Jerry McCain (American electric blues musician) he was born in 18/06/1930
- Charles Clyde Ebbets (American photographer) he was born in 18/08/1905
- Derrick Allen (American basketball player) he was born in 17/07/1980
- Pat Swindall (American politician (1950-2018)) he was born in 18/10/1950
- Rex Griffin (American singer-songwriter, musician, singer and songwriter) he was born in 12/08/1912
- Bassett Maguire (U.S. botanist (1904–1991)) he was born in 04/08/1904
- Mathew Knowles (American music executive, businessman, record producer, and manager) he was born in 09/01/1952
- Jason Smoots (American sprinter) he was born in 13/07/1980
- Marion Blakey (American government official) she was born in 26/03/1948
- Phillip Alford (American actor) he was born in 11/09/1948
- James Hood (Civil right activist) he was born in 10/11/1942
- Cadillac Williams (American football player, Running backs coach for Birmingham Iron) he was born in 21/04/1982
- Dave Bustion (American basketball player) he was born in 30/08/1949
- Dre Kirkpatrick (American football defensive back) he was born in 26/10/1989
- Michael Boley (American football player) he was born in 24/08/1982
Schools in Gadsden
College & universities near Gadsden, AL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101240 | Gadsden State Community College | Gadsden (AL) | 35903 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Gadsden, AL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATN | Anniston | 126 West 4th St | RAIL |
| BHM | Birmingham | 1819 Morris Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Gadsden
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Gadsden Post Office | Gadsden (AL) | 35901 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Gadsden , Tennessee human settlement in Crockett County, Tennessee, United States of America with a population of 468 people.
Other cities in Etowah County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Etowah County , AL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Rainbow City | 9,611 | City in Alabama, United States |
| Southside | 9,046 | City in Alabama, United States |
| Attalla | 5,832 | City in Etowah County, Alabama, USA |
| Glencoe | 5,080 | City in Alabama, USA |
| Hokes Bluff | 4,240 | City in Etowah County, Alabama, United States |
| Sardis City | 1,776 | Human settlement |
| Altoona | 915 | Town in Etowah County, Alabama, USA |
| Walnut Grove | 692 | Human settlement in Etowah County, Alabama, United States of America |
| Reece City | 624 | Town in Etowah County, Alabama, United States |
| Anderson | 268 | Town in Lauderdale County, Alabama, USA |
| Lester | 134 | Town |
Distance to Other Cities
Gadsden distances to largest Alabama cities
