Gadsden, Arizona Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 493, Gadsden's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Gadsden is a small community located in Arizona, within Yuma County. The total population is 493. It ranks as the 281st most populous out of 441 Census-designated places in Arizona.

Age Demographics

The median age in Gadsden is 24.2 years. This is 38% lower than the state median of 39.0 years. With 44.0% of the population under 18, Gadsden has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Gadsden is $43,535. This is 46% lower than the state median of $79,964. It is also 46% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 34.9%. This is 180% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.5%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Gadsden, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $155,800. Housing costs are 61% lower than the state median of $394,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 19.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 71% lower than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Gadsden was recorded as Hispanic or Latino. A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

4.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 86% lower than the state rate of 33.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 10.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Gadsden, Arizona is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Arizona state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 441 Census-designated places in Arizona. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.