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Gadsden, AL

Founded 1867Etowah CountyElev. 165 m
Population
33,617
Median home
$101,900
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
19
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Gadsden

Gadsden is home to roughly 33,617 residents. Gadsden was founded in 1867 and sits in Etowah County. The median age is 39.6 and the median household income is $38,699. Homes carry a median value of $101,900, and about 54% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (49.8%). Around 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 19 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
33,617
Median age
39.6
Median household income
$38,699
Per-capita income
$23,553
Poverty rate
27.6%
High-school grad or higher
82.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
Unemployment
8.9%
Avg. commute
19.4 min
Work from home
3.4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White49.8%
Hispanic or Latino9.1%
Black36.8%
Asian0.8%
Workforce by occupation
Production, transportation & material moving29.8%
Management, business, science & arts22.2%
Service19.2%
Sales & office18.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance10.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$101,900
Median gross rent
$787/mo
Owner-occupied
54.4%
Median year built
1959
Households
12,942
Avg. household size
2.52

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Gadsden has 19 public schools — 11 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 4 schools
Reading39%
Math36%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

C I T Y ProgramHighGrades 6–12
Gadsden City Alternative SchoolHighGrades 6–12
Gadsden City High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Gaston High SchoolHighGrades 7–12
Gadsden Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Litchfield Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Sansom Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Adams Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Donehoo Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Eura Brown Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Floyd Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Gaston Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Highland Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Mitchell Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime65% above national
Gadsden635
Alabama405
United States386
↓ 22% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime103% above national
Gadsden3,953
Alabama1,765
United States1,952
↓ 36% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Gadsden Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Gadsden.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Etowah County
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Gadsden is in Etowah County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Gadsden was founded in 1867 and sits in Etowah County. Elevation ~165 m.

Population trend
39K33K33,61720002024
Map of Gadsden
Gadsden, AL
Where Gadsden is
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Historic places

9 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Eleventh Street SchoolGadsden Times-News BuildingU.S. Post OfficeHood, Col. O. R., HouseAlabama City LibraryGunn, Charles, HouseForrest Cemetery Chapel and Comfort StationNoojin House and Bellevue-Mineral Springs Hotel Site
Notable people from Gadsden
YelawolfBeth GrantRoy MooreSunny MabreyMathew KnowlesCharles Clyde EbbetsPhillip AlfordBassett MaguireJames AllenTheodore J. Lowi
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Nearby cities
Albertville (21 mi)Anniston (26 mi)Oxford (30 mi)Trussville (40 mi)Cullman (49 mi)Gardendale (51 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Gadsden, AL (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Gadsden, Alabama.

Donald Harrison, 74
Gadsden · Etowah County · 35903
AKA Donald Nmn Harrison
Brian Keith Smith, 53
Gadsden · Etowah County · 35903
AKA Brian Smith, Brian K Smith
Brian Keith Smith, 53
Gadsden · 35903
AKA Brain Keith Smith, Brian Smith
Anthony Bernard Wilson, 61
Gadsden · Etowah County · 35903
AKA Anthony B Wilson, Anthony Wilson
Anthony H Williams, 49
Gadsden · Harnett County · 35904
AKA Anthony Haywood Williams, Anthony Haywood Leon Williams
Thomes Monroe Lee, 54
Gadsden · Etowah County · 35904
AKA Thomas Monroe Lee
William Houston Mitchell, 65
Gadsden · Etowah County · 35903
David Wayne Nelson, 69
Gadsden · 35905
David Wayne Nelson, 69
Gadsden · Etowah County · 35905
David Wayne Clark, 45
Gadsden · Etowah County · 35904
AKA David Clark, David W Clark
David Wayne Clark, 45
Gadsden · Etowah County · 35904
Michael Taylor, 48
Gadsden · Etowah County · 35901
Robert Johnson Baker, 54
Gadsden · Etowah County · 35904
AKA Robert Johnson Baker, Robert J Baker
Robert Johnson Baker Ii, 54
Gadsden · 35904
AKA Robert J Baker, Robert Johnson Baker
Johnny Michael Robinson, 67
Gadsden · Etowah County · 35904
AKA Johnny Robinson
John Bruce Thompson, 42
Gadsden · Etowah County · 35901
AKA John Thompson, John B Thompson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Gadsden — frequently asked

What is the population of Gadsden, Alabama?
Gadsden has a population of about 33,617, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Gadsden?
The median home value in Gadsden is $101,900, and the median gross rent is $787/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Gadsden safe? What is the crime rate?
Gadsden Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 635 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Gadsden face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Etowah County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including strong wind, tornado, cold wave.
How many schools are in Gadsden?
Gadsden has 19 public schools (11 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Gadsden?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Gadsden. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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