Gadsden County, Florida's estimated 2024 population is 44,273 with a growth rate of 1% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Gadsden County, Florida is the 46th largest county in Florida. The 2010 population was 47,792 and has seen a growth of -7.36% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 46,473 | 440 | 0.96% |
| 2028 | 46,033 | 440 | 0.97% |
| 2027 | 45,593 | 440 | 0.97% |
| 2026 | 45,153 | 440 | 0.98% |
| 2025 | 44,713 | 440 | 0.99% |
| 2024 | 44,273 | 440 | 1% |
| 2023 | 43,833 | 440 | 1.01% |
| 2022 | 43,393 | -206 | -0.47% |
| 2021 | 43,599 | 188 | 0.43% |
| 2020 | 43,411 | -2,259 | -4.95% |
| 2019 | 45,670 | -263 | -0.57% |
| 2018 | 45,933 | -51 | -0.11% |
| 2017 | 45,984 | -85 | -0.18% |
| 2016 | 46,069 | 12 | 0.03% |
| 2015 | 46,057 | -56 | -0.12% |
| 2014 | 46,113 | 29 | 0.06% |
| 2013 | 46,084 | -487 | -1.05% |
| 2012 | 46,571 | -801 | -1.69% |
| 2011 | 47,372 | -420 | -0.88% |
| 2010 | 47,792 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 41,105 | -460 | -1.11% |
| 1980 | 41,565 | 2,381 | 6.08% |
| 1970 | 39,184 | -2,805 | -6.68% |
| 1960 | 41,989 | 5,532 | 15.17% |
| 1950 | 36,457 | 5,007 | 15.92% |
| 1940 | 31,450 | 1,560 | 5.22% |
| 1930 | 29,890 | 6,351 | 26.98% |
| 1920 | 23,539 | 1,341 | 6.04% |
| 1910 | 22,198 | 6,904 | 45.14% |
| 1900 | 15,294 | 3,400 | 28.59% |
| 1890 | 11,894 | -275 | -2.26% |
| 1880 | 12,169 | 2,367 | 24.15% |
| 1870 | 9,802 | 406 | 4.32% |
| 1860 | 9,396 | 612 | 6.97% |
| 1850 | 8,784 | 2,792 | 46.6% |
| 1840 | 5,992 | 1,097 | 22.41% |
| 1830 | 4,895 | -41,578 | -89.47% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 24,028 | 55.06% |
| White | 14,775 | 33.86% |
| Other race | 2,168 | 4.97% |
| Two or more races | 2,119 | 4.86% |
| Native American | 493 | 1.13% |
| Asian | 59 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 16,485 | 2.42 | 72.9 | 27.1 |
| Married | 6,135 | 3.06 | 87 | 13 |
| Non Family | 5,817 | 1.13 | 67.8 | 32.2 |
| Female | 3,701 | 3.35 | 57.1 | 42.9 |
| Male | 832 | 2.58 | 75 | 25 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
72.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,757 | 12.28% |
| Associates Degree | 1,898 | 6.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,973 | 12.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,171 | 7.1% |
| High School Graduate | 10,972 | 35.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,968 | 6.43% |
| Some College | 5,855 | 19.14% |
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 | 16,159 | 12,978 | 2,654 |
| White | 11,107 | 9,938 | 3,096 |
| Hispanic | 2,750 | 1,490 | 301 |
| 2+ Races | 1,346 | 1,038 | 300 |
| Other Race | 1,170 | 468 | 36 |
| Native American | 187 | 58 | 5 |
| Asian | 32 | 16 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 89.48%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 27.87%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,981 | $57,326 | $43,261 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,414 | $59,606 | $59,299 |
| High School Graduate | $30,244 | $36,406 | $26,757 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,042 | $33,790 | $23,938 |
| Overall | $37,265 | $40,683 | $33,629 |
| Some College | $39,029 | $46,377 | $37,006 |
$37,265
Average Earnings
$40,683
Average Male
$33,629
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.79% of Gadsden County, Florida residents speak only English, while 10.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 22,643 | 7,793 | 34.42% |
| Hispanic | 4,901 | 1,698 | 34.65% |
| White | 12,622 | 1,657 | 13.13% |
| Other | 2,099 | 846 | 40.3% |
| Multiple | 1,896 | 453 | 23.89% |
| Native | 395 | 355 | 89.87% |
27.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.75%
Male Poverty Rate
27.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gadsden County, Florida is Native, with 89.87% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gadsden County, Florida is White, with 13.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.39%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.43% |
| High School | 27.19% |
| Some College | 11.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.26% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 55.84% |
| Male Unemployed | 53.63% |
| Female Employed | 13.38% |
| Male Employed | 5.77% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,524 | $70,429 |
| Households | $46,047 | $60,499 |
| Married Families | $72,573 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,798 | $39,070 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.6%
Male Marriage Rate
35.5%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,323
Number of Veterans
2,018
Male Veterans
305
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 756 |
| First Gulf War | 568 |
| Second Gulf War | 352 |
| Korea | 104 |
| World War II | 48 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 673 |
| 65 to 74 | 610 |
| 75+ | 584 |
| 55 to 64 | 456 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,109 | 6.08% |
| White | 1,069 | 8.52% |
| Hispanic | 122 | 3.71% |
| 2+ Races | 108 | 6.78% |
| Other Race | 24 | 1.81% |
| Native American | 13 | 7.1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.8%
Labor Force Participation
45.7%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
72.58%
Born in Gadsden County, Florida
95.09%
Native Born
4.91%
Foreign Born
3.51%
Non Citizen
1.4%
Naturalized
95.09% of Gadsden County, Florida residents were born in the United States, with 72.58% having been born in Florida. 3.51% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.