Gadsden County, Florida Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Gadsden County, Florida, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Gadsden County, Florida. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Gadsden County, Florida. The estimated population of Gadsden County, Florida is 44,233 people, with a median age of 41.7.

We can look at the total population in Gadsden County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
44,233
 -3.39% -4.08%
2020
45,787
 -0.34% -
2019
45,945
 -0.16% -
2018
46,017
 -0.21% -
2017
46,113
 - -

Population of Gadsden County, Florida by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
32.3%
32.6%
 -0.92%
Black/African American
55.2%
55.3%
 -0.18%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
10.7%
10%
 +7.00%
Asian
0.2%
0.5%
 -60.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
1.3%
1.1%
 +18.18%
Other
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Gadsden County, Florida by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.7 +0.72% 41.6 +2.72% 41.9 -0.95%
2020 41.4 +1.47% 40.5 +1.5% 42.3 +1.93%
2019 40.8 +0.25% 39.9 0% 41.5 +0.24%
2018 40.7 0% 39.9 +0.5% 41.4 0%
2017 40.7 - 39.7 - 41.4 -

The median age of Gadsden County, Florida gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 2,905 -4.76% 2,891 -16.32% 2,739 2,444
10 to 19 2,600 -3.11% 2,710 +9.22% 2,496 2,965
20 to 29 2,836 -10.8% 2,999 -9.33% 2,535 2,723
30 to 39 2,639 -16.12% 3,135 -5.89% 2,230 2,942
40 to 49 2,793 +4.19% 3,098 -3.77% 2,906 2,965
50 to 59 2,983 -5.93% 3,644 -15.07% 2,807 3,125
60 to 69 3,132 -5.61% 3,103 +2.19% 2,926 3,167
70+ 1,981 +16.87% 2,664 +10.16% 2,330 2,933

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Gadsden County, Florida is $42,661.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Gadsden County.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $41,875.00
  • 45 to 64
    $47,820.00
  • 65 and over
    $41,405.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Gadsden County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Gadsden County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Gadsden County, Florida is currently $56,875.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.99% of households in Gadsden County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Gadsden County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    26.65%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    30.38%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.45%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.24%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9.79%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.50%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.99%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Gadsden County is $21,651.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Gadsden County by the total population of Gadsden County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Gadsden County, Florida, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Gadsden County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    9.46%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.53%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.83%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    52.67%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.52%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Gadsden County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Gadsden County over the age of 16 is 35,542.

Of those people, a total of 49.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Gadsden County is 47.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,953 26.60% 15.40%
20 to 24 years 2,438 56.70% 5.90%
25 to 29 years 2,820 61.50% 13.50%
30 to 34 years 2,487 60.80% 3.80%
35 to 44 years 5,744 65.50% 2.90%
45 to 54 years 5,755 66.90% 2.40%
55 to 59 years 2,989 67.40% 1.70%
60 to 64 years 3,348 50.90% 0.80%
65 to 74 years 4,860 18.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 3,148 5.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Gadsden County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 14,200 47.10% 2.10%
Black or African American 19,107 50.60% 5.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 128 49.20% 0.00%
Asian 103 47.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 12 100.00% 0.00%
Other 918 58.30% 1.90%
Two or more races 1,074 49.30% 3.00%
Hispanic or Latino 3,147 55.60% 3.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 12,587 45.70% 1.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Gadsden County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Gadsden County is 16,810, with median earnings of $31,774.00.

Women in Gadsden County, Florida earning approximately 82.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 16,810 $31,774.00
Male 8,310 $35,899.00
Female 8,500 $29,572.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,369 $49,743.00
Business and Financial 731 $45,383.00
Computer and Mathematical 205 $75,846.00
Architecture and Engineering 160 $46,000.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 216 $39,432.00
Community and Social Service 625 $36,827.00
Legal 66 $39,333.00
Educational and Library 806 $36,545.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 132 $42,031.00
Healthcare Practitioners 595 $51,683.00
Healthcare Support 940 $28,528.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 223 $24,129.00
Law Enforcement 718 $41,063.00
Food Preparation and Serving 567 $15,593.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 1,022 $25,538.00
Personal Care and Service 279 $9,697.00
Sales 1,465 $29,023.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,434 $31,421.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 420 $15,500.00
Construction and Extraction 972 $32,791.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 773 $37,919.00
Production 423 $41,361.00
Transportation and Material Moving 986 $31,716.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 741 $47,469.00 628 $50,789.00
Business and Financial 165 $60,481.00 566 $44,762.00
Computer and Mathematical 104 $76,765.00 101 $52,361.00
Architecture and Engineering 148 $48,333.00 12 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 114 $43,393.00 102 $38,864.00
Community and Social Service 333 $25,461.00 292 $39,808.00
Legal 0 $0.00 66 $39,333.00
Educational and Library 305 $38,897.00 501 $31,042.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 80 $45,625.00 52 $26,500.00
Healthcare Practitioners 119 $65,994.00 476 $41,628.00
Healthcare Support 292 $28,028.00 648 $28,913.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 93 $23,638.00 130 $32,862.00
Law Enforcement 468 $44,909.00 250 $32,025.00
Food Preparation and Serving 93 $29,330.00 474 $15,076.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 617 $28,086.00 405 $19,816.00
Personal Care and Service 129 $9,536.00 150 $11,250.00
Sales 518 $50,580.00 947 $14,614.00
Office and Administrative Support 492 $19,184.00 1,942 $31,819.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 103 $25,550.00 317 $4,340.00
Construction and Extraction 972 $32,791.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 750 $37,912.00 23 $0.00
Production 325 $44,083.00 98 $25,833.00
Transportation and Material Moving 891 $33,346.00 95 $28,873.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 15,769 households in Gadsden County, with an average household size of 2.57 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 10,176 families in Gadsden County with an average family size of 3.29 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 6,201 719 3,256 5,593
Average Household Size 3.2 2.99 3.83 1.1
Total Families 6,201 719 3,256 0
Average Household Size 3.19 2.57 3.64 0

Poverty

Of the 10,176 families in Gadsden County, 16.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Gadsden County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 18,709 housing units in Gadsden County, Florida.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 15,769 84.29%
Vacant 2,940 15.71%

17.98% of the total 18,709 housing units in Gadsden County are rental units. This is approximately 3,363 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 11,548 are occupied by the owner - or 61.72% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Gadsden County is $689.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Gadsden County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    858
  • Less than $500
    858
  • $500 to $999
    1,901
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    495
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    80
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    29
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Gadsden County is $105,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Gadsden County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    2,273
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    3,287
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,639
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,804
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,523
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    841
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    111
  • $1,000,000 or more
    70

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Gadsden County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Gadsden County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    786
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,081
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,493
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,969
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,258
  • 1980 to 1989
    3,042
  • 1990 to 1999
    3,446
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,951
  • 2010 to 2013
    637
  • 2014 or later
    46

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Gadsden County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,482
  • 1 vehicle available
    5,760
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,851
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,676

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Gadsden County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Gadsden County that commute to work in a particular way.

31.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Gadsden County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    256
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    759
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,229
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,719
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,128
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,014
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    3,389
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    534
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    938
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    2,206
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    857
  • 90 or more minutes
    488

Summary

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Places in Gadsden County, Florida

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