Gadsden, AL Demographics

A map of Gadsden's Population by Race

Gadsden, Alabama had a population of 33,945 in 2020. It was 50.7% White, 35.4% Black, 0.8% Asian, 8.1% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Gadsden, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 593 places in Alabama, Gadsden is the 15th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Gadsden's White Population

17,198 residents of Gadsden identify as White, or 50.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Gadsden less than the White share of the population of Alabama (63.1% White). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Gadsden is ranked #466 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Gadsden is more White than neighboring Ridgeville (22.9% White). Gadsden is less White than neighboring Reece City (89.4% White), Attalla (74.4% White), Tidmore Bend (87.7% White), and Glencoe (90.6% White).

Gadsden's Black Population

12,002 residents of Gadsden identify as Black, or 35.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Gadsden slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Alabama (25.6% Black). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Gadsden is ranked #141 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Gadsden is more Black than neighboring Reece City (2.1% Black), Attalla (13.3% Black), Tidmore Bend (4.5% Black), and Glencoe (2.9% Black). Gadsden is less Black than neighboring Ridgeville (59% Black).

Gadsden's Asian Population

273 residents of Gadsden identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Gadsden roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alabama (1.5% Asian). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Gadsden is ranked #121 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Gadsden is more Asian than neighboring Attalla (0.6% Asian), Tidmore Bend (0.1% Asian), and Ridgeville (0% Asian). Gadsden is less Asian than neighboring Reece City (1% Asian), and Glencoe (1% Asian).

Gadsden's Hispanic Population

2,738 residents of Gadsden identify as Hispanic, or 8.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Gadsden roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alabama (5.3% Hispanic). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Gadsden is ranked #58 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Gadsden is more Hispanic than neighboring Reece City (4.6% Hispanic), Attalla (5.8% Hispanic), Tidmore Bend (2.1% Hispanic), and Glencoe (1.6% Hispanic). Gadsden is less Hispanic than neighboring Ridgeville (12% Hispanic).

Gadsden's Native American/Other Population

229 residents of Gadsden identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Gadsden roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alabama (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Gadsden is ranked #220 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Gadsden is more Native American/Other than neighboring Reece City (0.5% Native American/Other), Attalla (0.3% Native American/Other), and Tidmore Bend (0.6% Native American/Other). Gadsden is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ridgeville (3.6% Native American/Other).

Gadsden's Multiracial Population

1,505 residents of Gadsden identify as Multiracial, or 4.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Gadsden roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alabama (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Gadsden is ranked #166 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Gadsden is more Multiracial than neighboring Reece City (2.4% Multiracial), Ridgeville (2.4% Multiracial), and Glencoe (3.2% Multiracial). Gadsden is less Multiracial than neighboring Attalla (5.6% Multiracial), and Tidmore Bend (5.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.