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 $64,270 with a poverty rate of 24.05%. The median age in Gadsden is 42.5 years: 38.4 years for males, and 42.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gadsden was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,035 | 91.51% |
| White | 84 | 7.43% |
| Two or more races | 12 | 1.06% |
| 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 | 388 | 2.91 | 85.3 | 14.7 |
| Non Family | 143 | 1.06 | 82.5 | 17.5 |
| Married | 98 | 3.76 | 67.3 | 32.7 |
| Male | 87 | 5.31 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 60 | 2.5 | 100 | 0 |
3.62
Average Family Size
2.91
Average Household Size
85.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 106 | 13.15% |
| Associates Degree | 26 | 3.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 106 | 13.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 90 | 11.17% |
| High School Graduate | 296 | 36.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 182 | 22.58% |
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 | 728 | 622 | 196 |
| White | 66 | 66 | 0 |
| 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 black people with a rate of 26.92%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $32,109 | $0 | $32,109 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $83,277 | $83,277 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,688 | $61,758 | $30,469 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$39,688
Average Earnings
$61,758
Average Male
$30,469
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.58% of Gadsden residents speak only English, while 4.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,035 | 263 | 25.41% |
| White | 84 | 9 | 10.71% |
24.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.54%
Male Poverty Rate
27.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gadsden is Black, with 25.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gadsden is White, with 10.71% 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 36.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 51.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 66.04% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 36.22% |
| High School | 32.09% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,463 | $80,461 |
| Households | $54,464 | $64,270 |
| Married Families | $140,938 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,558 | $30,742 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
24.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.2%
Male Marriage Rate
20.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
60
Number of Veterans
60
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 31 |
| Vietnam | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
| 35 to 54 | 15 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 32 | 3.96% |
| White | 28 | 42.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.4%
Labor Force Participation
41.4%
Employment Rate
8.9%
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
94.52%
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 94.52% 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% |