Gadsden, Alabama
Quick Statistics
Gadsden is a community in Etowah County, Alabama, home to about 33,374 people spread across 37.4 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $22,567 a year, and a typical home is worth about $116,800. About 24.1% of adults hold a college degree, and 88.5% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 9 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Alabama towns GeoStat tracks, Gadsden ranks number 16 of 592 in population, number 431 in median household income, number 356 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Gadsden typically top out near 91°F in July, while January nights average about 33°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Reece City, AL | 5.0 mi. | 784 |
| 2. | Tidmore Bend, AL | 5.5 mi. | 1,192 |
| 3. | Ridgeville, AL | 6.1 mi. | 130 |
| 4. | Attalla, AL | 6.2 mi. | 5,775 |
| 5. | Glencoe, AL | 6.2 mi. | 5,353 |
| 6. | Rainbow City, AL | 6.6 mi. | 10,284 |
| 7. | Ivalee, AL | 7.8 mi. | 809 |
| 8. | Southside, AL | 8.0 mi. | 9,483 |
What is the population of Gadsden, Alabama?
Gadsden has a population of about 33,374 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Gadsden, Alabama in?
Gadsden is located in Etowah County, Alabama.
What is the median home value in Gadsden, Alabama?
The median home value in Gadsden is about $116,800, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Gadsden, Alabama?
The median personal income in Gadsden is about $22,567 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Gadsden, Alabama?
Since 1950, 34 tornadoes have been recorded in Etowah County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Gadsden, Alabama?
Typical July highs run about 91 degrees and January lows about 33 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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