Gadsden is a town located in Crockett County Tennessee. Gadsden has a 2024 population of 474. Gadsden is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has increased by 0.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 473 in 2020.
The average household income in Gadsden is $58,773 with a poverty rate of 17.09%. The median age in Gadsden is 52.3 years: 48.5 years for males, and 55.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gadsden was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 296 | 82.45% |
| Black or African American | 50 | 13.93% |
| Asian | 5 | 1.39% |
| Other race | 4 | 1.11% |
| Two or more races | 4 | 1.11% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 196 | 1.83 | 74 | 26 |
| Married | 78 | 2.37 | 87.2 | 12.8 |
| Non Family | 77 | 1.05 | 76.6 | 23.4 |
| Female | 37 | 2.27 | 37.8 | 62.2 |
| Male | 4 | 2.25 | 100 | 0 |
2.26
Average Family Size
1.83
Average Household Size
74.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 25 | 8.83% |
| Associates Degree | 17 | 6.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 18 | 6.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 8 | 2.83% |
| High School Graduate | 137 | 48.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24 | 8.48% |
| Some College | 54 | 19.08% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 246 | 202 | 23 |
| Black | 28 | 28 | 3 |
| Asian | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Other Race | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 10.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,321 | $0 | $50,893 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $56,172 | $0 | $55,850 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,375 | $38,750 | $0 |
| Overall | $55,273 | $57,321 | $52,500 |
| Some College | $48,250 | $0 | $36,250 |
$55,273
Average Earnings
$57,321
Average Male
$52,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.3% of Gadsden residents speak only English, while 2.7% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 293 | 49 | 16.72% |
| Black | 50 | 11 | 22% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 1 | 20% |
17.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.44%
Male Poverty Rate
15.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gadsden is Black, with 22% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gadsden is White, with 16.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.88%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.33% |
| Some College | 14.08% |
| High School | 13.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.69% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 7.35% |
| Female Employed | 1.3% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,603 | $66,464 |
| Households | $55,139 | $58,773 |
| Married Families | $60,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,750 | $46,887 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.2%
Male Marriage Rate
37.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
16
Number of Veterans
16
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 7 |
| Korea | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 75+ | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16 | 6.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.7%
Labor Force Participation
46.5%
Employment Rate
4.6%
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
77.99%
Born in Gadsden
98.61%
Native Born
1.39%
Foreign Born
0.56%
Non Citizen
0.84%
Naturalized
98.61% of Gadsden residents were born in the United States, with 77.99% having been born in Tennessee. 0.56% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 475 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 475 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 475 | 1 | 0.21% |
| 2026 | 474 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 474 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 474 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 474 | 1 | 0.21% |
| 2022 | 473 | -3 | -0.63% |
| 2021 | 476 | 3 | 0.63% |
| 2020 | 473 | 5 | 1.07% |
| 2019 | 468 | -4 | -0.85% |
| 2018 | 472 | -6 | -1.26% |
| 2017 | 478 | -1 | -0.21% |
| 2016 | 479 | -5 | -1.03% |
| 2015 | 484 | 3 | 0.62% |
| 2014 | 481 | 2 | 0.42% |
| 2013 | 479 | -2 | -0.42% |
| 2012 | 481 | 1 | 0.21% |
| 2011 | 480 | -2 | -0.41% |
| 2010 | 482 | 0 | 0% |