Gadsden County, Florida Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Gadsden County is located in Florida with a total population of 43,642. It is the 45th most populous county out of 67 in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Gadsden County is 42.0 years. This is 1% lower than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Gadsden County is $46,047. This is 36% lower than the state median of $71,711. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 41% lower. The poverty rate stands at 27.7%. This is 119% 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 4.4%. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $154,700. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $325,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 72.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Gadsden County is Black or African American, making up 54.6% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 31.5%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (54.6% vs 14.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (11.9%) is well below the state average of 26.8%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.8%.

Education

20.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 33.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.3%.