Gadsden County, FL

County

Cities in Gadsden County

Neighborhoods in Gadsden County

Neighborhood

Gadsden, FL

Oak Park Subdivision / Omega Villas

Littman / Santa Clara

Hideaway Farms / High Bluff Village

Hardin Heights / Oak Grove

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Gadsden

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

21.4%

Households with Children

25.5%

School Enrollment K-12

4,921

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.7%
School Age (5-17): 16.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 18.7%
Working Age (35-54): 25.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.0%
Seniors (65+): 19.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 18.3%
High School / GED: 36.4%
Some College or Associate's: 23.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 21.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 11.0%
Single Parents: 14.5%
Couples & Adults: 38.5%
Living Alone: 36.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 31.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 12.5%
Asian: 0.1%
Black or African American: 52.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 56.8%
Puerto Rican: 9.3%
Cuban: 5.0%
Dominican: 1.1%
Central American: 17.7%
South American: 1.7%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 8.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 40.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.6%
Other White: 58.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 73.1%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 1.0%
Other Black: 25.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 70.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 21.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.8%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 88.6%
Spanish: 10.8%
European & Indo-European: 0.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.1%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.6%
Elementary (1-4): 5.3%
Middle School (5-8): 4.8%
High School (9-12): 4.7%
College / Graduate: 3.2%
Not Enrolled: 78.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources