Unified School District · NM
Gadsden Independent Schools
Gadsden Independent Schools is a unified school district in New Mexico with a community population of 68,400. The median household income is $52,266 and the median age is 33.3.
68,400
Population
53
People / sq mi
$52,266
Median Income
33.3
Median Age
Gadsden Independent Schools covers 1,304 sq mi of land at 52.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 20.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 16.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$52,266
Median Household Income
$22,158
Per Capita Income
22.6%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$167,800
Median Home Value
$847
Median Rent
76.0%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
71.1%
High School+
17.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gadsden Independent Schools serves a community with a population of 68,400 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in New Mexico.
The median household income in Gadsden Independent Schools is $52,266, with a per capita income of $22,158. The poverty rate is 22.6%.
Gadsden Independent Schools is 20.9% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 16.8% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Gadsden Independent Schools, 71.1% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Gadsden Independent Schools is $167,800, with a median rent of $847. The homeownership rate is 76.0%.
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Data for Gadsden Independent Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3501080).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.