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Population Review

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

White77.3%
Black or African American15.0%
Asian0.0%
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.

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.