Gadsden County, Florida Demographics 2026
Gadsden County, Florida has a population of 43,710, the 45th most populous county in Florida. The median household income is $48,801 and the median home value is $174,900. The poverty rate is 27.9%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Gadsden County Quick Facts
How Gadsden County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 43,642 | 43,710 | +0.2% |
| Median household income | $46,047 | $48,801 | +6.0% |
| Median home value | $154,700 | $174,900 | +13.1% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Gadsden County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy | 7,942 | $32,125 | 42.7% | $125,500 |
| Midway | 3,511 | $63,381 | 15.6% | $226,500 |
| Chattahoochee | 2,979 | $51,964 | 61.7% | $101,700 |
| Havana | 2,031 | $60,799 | 22.1% | $216,300 |
| Gretna | 1,342 | $35,903 | 33.5% | $112,500 |
| Greensboro | 949 | $47,885 | 25.6% | $132,500 |
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Population Overview
Gadsden County is located in Florida with a total population of 43,710. It is the 45th most populous county out of 67 in Florida. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Gadsden County is 42.4 years. This is about the same as the state median of 42.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Gadsden County is $48,801. This is 35% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 40% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 27.9%. This is 122% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 4% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $174,900. Housing costs are 51% lower than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 70.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 67.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Gadsden County is Black or African American, making up 52.2% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 31.3%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (52.2% vs 14.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (12.5%) is well below the state average of 27.4%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.
Education
21.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Gadsden County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Florida and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Gadsden County, Florida?
Gadsden County has a population of 43,710, making it the 45th most populous county in Florida.
What is the median income in Gadsden County?
The median household income in Gadsden County is $48,801 with a poverty rate of 27.9%.
How many cities are in Gadsden County, Florida?
Gadsden County contains 6 Census-designated places.