Population 43,710 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Gadsden County
Household size in Gadsden County
| Period | Gadsden County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.66 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.56 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.49 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.41 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.25 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Gadsden County run small, averaging 2.41 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.66 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Gadsden County
| Period | Gadsden County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.5 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.3 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.3 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.1 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.6 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Gadsden County skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 39.5 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Gadsden County
| Period | Gadsden County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.7% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.1% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.5% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.9% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Gadsden County: 16.9% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Only two of Florida's 67 counties have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Gadsden County
Renters in Gadsden County
| Period | Gadsden County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.1% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.8% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.1% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.3% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Gadsden County own their homes; 29.3% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 54.6% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Compared with other Florida counties, though, Gadsden County has a higher share of renters than most.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Gadsden County
| Period | Gadsden County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.1% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.8% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in Gadsden County than nationally: 12.8%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.5 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Gadsden County
| Period | Gadsden County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in Gadsden County was built around 1980, the same vintage as the country's housing overall. Homes here are older than in Florida as a whole, where the median home dates to 1989. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the center. Only two of Florida's 67 counties have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Gadsden County
| Period | Gadsden County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $671 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $738 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $700 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $950 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$279 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Gadsden County costs $950 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $279 a month from 2006–10, a 42% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 34.1% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Gadsden County
Bachelor's degrees in Gadsden County
| Period | Gadsden County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.4% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.6% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.7% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.0 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Gadsden County: 22.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 10.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the southwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Gadsden County
| Period | Gadsden County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.6% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.3% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.6% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 81.7% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in Gadsden County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 81.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 5.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Gadsden County has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five Florida counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Gadsden County
| Period | Gadsden County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.2% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.6 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.3%, unemployment in Gadsden County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 5.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Gadsden County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gadsden County | 2.41 | 44.1 | 16.9% | 29.3% | 12.8% | 1980 | $950 | 22.7% | 81.7% | 5.3% |
| Leon County | 2.28 | 35.3 | 11.6% | 47.4% | 11.7% | 1991 | $1,361 | 50.1% | 93.4% | 6.6% |
| Calhoun County | 2.52 | 43.8 | 12.3% | 21.2% | 18.5% | 1985 | $775 | 14.9% | 83.0% | 9.8% |
| Jefferson County | 2.47 | 46.5 | 12.9% | 24.1% | 15.9% | 1986 | $974 | 19.6% | 89.1% | 7.3% |
| Washington County | 2.47 | 41.1 | 12.3% | 20.0% | 15.5% | 1989 | $994 | 11.5% | 85.6% | 3.2% |
| Madison County | 2.35 | 44.4 | 10.8% | 26.6% | 16.9% | 1987 | $879 | 13.9% | 79.7% | 5.9% |
| Hamilton County | 2.81 | 40.0 | 16.7% | 20.2% | 22.5% | 1990 | $785 | 12.2% | 82.9% | 5.7% |
| Walton County | 2.41 | 44.6 | 9.7% | 21.4% | 23.4% | 2002 | $1,820 | 35.0% | 92.4% | 5.2% |
| Okaloosa County | 2.55 | 38.8 | 12.1% | 31.6% | 11.1% | 1991 | $1,606 | 34.1% | 93.2% | 4.0% |
| Santa Rosa County | 2.70 | 40.8 | 9.2% | 19.4% | 8.7% | 1997 | $1,651 | 32.7% | 93.4% | 4.2% |
| Escambia County | 2.46 | 39.0 | 12.1% | 35.2% | 11.7% | 1984 | $1,378 | 29.3% | 90.9% | 5.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Lincoln Parish, LA · Miller County, AR · McKean County, PA · McDowell County, NC · Madison County, OH · Madison County, ID · Macoupin County, IL · Louisa County, VA · Logan County, OK · Logan County, OH
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Gadsden County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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