Demographics & People — Gadsden, Alabama
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 33,617 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~32,800 |
| Median Age | 38.6 |
| Total Households | 12,942 |
| Family Households | 7,310 |
| Average Household Size | 2.52 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 17,044 |
| Black or African American | 12,397 |
| Asian | 272 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,075 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 16,418 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 9,882 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,870 |
| American | 2,843 |
| English | 2,214 |
| Irish | 1,579 |
| German | 1,098 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,056 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 947 |
| Hispanic: Guatemalan | 652 |
Language
| English Only | 29,024 |
| Spanish | 2,129 |
| Population 5+ | 31,518 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,748 |
| Population 18+ | 26,399 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.7 minutes |
| Work from Home | 4.2% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Gadsden, Alabama.