Gadsden is a CDP located in Richland County South Carolina. Gadsden has a 2024 population of 1,330. Gadsden is currently declining at a rate of -1.55% annually but its population has increased by 35.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 983 in 2020.
The average household income in Gadsden is $52,331 with a poverty rate of 23.45%. The median age in Gadsden is 42.2 years: 38 years for males, and 43 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gadsden was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,149 | 83.69% |
| White | 212 | 15.44% |
| Two or more races | 12 | 0.87% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 449 | 3.06 | 95.5 | 4.5 |
| Female | 164 | 2.71 | 100 | 0 |
| Married | 110 | 3.25 | 89.1 | 10.9 |
| Male | 97 | 4.97 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 78 | 1.13 | 89.7 | 10.3 |
3.22
Average Family Size
3.06
Average Household Size
95.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 140 | 12.49% |
| Associates Degree | 142 | 12.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 105 | 9.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 52 | 4.64% |
| High School Graduate | 387 | 34.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 295 | 26.32% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 930 | 790 | 126 |
| White | 179 | 179 | 31 |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.32%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $2,499 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $14,850 | $0 | $14,150 |
| Some College | $12,413 | $0 | $12,413 |
$14,850
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$14,150
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.18% of Gadsden residents speak only English, while 17.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.51% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,149 | 322 | 28.02% |
23.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.66%
Male Poverty Rate
20.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gadsden is Black, with 28.02% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gadsden is Black, with 28.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 57.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 57.14% |
| High School | 20.93% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 69.61% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $36,732 | $52,733 |
| Households | $36,966 | $52,331 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,500 | $31,990 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.6%
Male Marriage Rate
23.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
65
Number of Veterans
65
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 32 |
| Vietnam | 18 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 32 |
| 75+ | 25 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47 | 26.26% |
| Black | 18 | 1.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
64.62%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.3%
Labor Force Participation
34.7%
Employment Rate
19.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
84.85%
Born in Gadsden
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Gadsden residents were born in the United States, with 84.85% having been born in South Carolina. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,330 | -21 | -1.55% |
| 2023 | 1,351 | -22 | -1.6% |
| 2022 | 1,373 | 454 | 49.4% |
| 2021 | 919 | -64 | -6.51% |
| 2020 | 983 | -685 | -41.07% |
| 2019 | 1,668 | -205 | -10.95% |
| 2018 | 1,873 | 166 | 9.72% |
| 2017 | 1,707 | -241 | -12.37% |
| 2016 | 1,948 | -195 | -9.1% |
| 2015 | 2,143 | 447 | 26.36% |
| 2014 | 1,696 | -149 | -8.08% |
| 2013 | 1,845 | -357 | -16.21% |
| 2012 | 2,202 | 31 | 1.43% |
| 2011 | 2,171 | 539 | 33.03% |
| 2010 | 1,632 | 0 | 0% |