Census ACS · #389 MSA
Gadsden Metro Area
The Gadsden, Al Metropolitan Statistical Area has 103,208 residents. The median household income is $53,070 and the median home value is $160,600.
103,208
Population
193
People / sq mi
$53,070
Median Income
$160,600
Median Home Value
The Gadsden CBSA covers 535 sq mi of land at 192.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 77.3% |
| Black or African American | 15.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% |
Economy & Income
$53,070
Median Household Income
$29,553
Per Capita Income
12.0%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Gadsden metro's price level is 85.7 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 14.3% lower the US average. The local median income of $53,070 has the buying power of $61,959 in average-priced US metros.
85.7
Price Level (US = 100)
$61,959
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$53,070
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$160,600
Median Home Value
$807
Median Rent
73.8%
Homeownership
Education
85.8%
High School+
17.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
3.8%
Work From Home
24.9 min
Avg Commute
18.4%
Foreign Born
Gadsden spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Gadsden, Al Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 103,208 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #389 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Gadsden metro area is $53,070, with a per capita income of $29,553.
The Gadsden, Al CBSA spans the state of Alabama.
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Data for the Gadsden, Al CBSA (23460) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Among US metro areas, Gadsden stands out first on household income: a median of $53,070, below the US median of $78,538. With 103,208 residents, Gadsden is a metro area in AL.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $53,070, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 12.0%, close to the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $160,600, with typical rent around $807.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US metro areas: 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.