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Gadsden County, Florida
Gadsden County, Florida. Gadsden County had 44,298 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.1% since 2020, slower than Florida (+8.9%). It holds 6 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs) and 10 census tracts. GEOID 12039.
Gadsden County is one of the 4 counties of the Tallahassee, FL metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
44,298
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 43,826 · ACS 2020-2024: 43,710
Median household income
$48,801
±$4,163 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$174,900
±$15,770 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$851
±$133 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
How many people live in Gadsden County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 43,826 residents in Gadsden County. The Census Bureau estimates 44,298 for July 1, 2025, up 1.1% since 2020, slower than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 43,710 over 516 square miles of land.
| Measure | Gadsden County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 43,710 | 22,416,077 | −2,235 |
| Households | 16,872±375 | 8,752,810 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.36±0.05 | 2.51 | −0.10 |
| Housing units | 19,144±43 | 10,256,470 | −1,149 |
Gadsden County's population since 2000
From 45,087 in 2000 to 44,298 in 2025: down 1.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Gadsden County?
Gadsden County holds 6 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Quincy with 8,162 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Quincy | 7,970 | $32,125 |
|---|---|---|
| Midway | 3,537 | $63,381 |
| Chattahoochee | 2,955 | $51,964 |
| Havana | 1,753 | $60,799 |
| Gretna | 1,357 | $35,903 |
| Greensboro | 461 | $47,885 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Gadsden County?
The median resident of Gadsden County is 42.4 years old; 22.1% are under 18 and 19.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 52.2%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 31.3%. 5.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Gadsden County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.4±0.4 | 42.6 | +1.6 |
| Under 18 years | 22.1% | 19.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.9%±0.2 pts | 21.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.5% | 27.4% | +2.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 31.3%±0.4 pts | 50.4% | −1.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 52.2%±1.2 pts | 14.6% | −3.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 2.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.5%±1.2 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.7%±1.0 pts | 21.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.4%±1.0 pts | 30.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.1%±1.1 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 21.0%±1.5 pts | 13.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 15.7%±2.3 pts | 11.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 81.7%±2.0 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.3%±2.0 pts | 34.1% | +5.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.9%±1.3 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1%±0.7 pts | 2.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Gadsden County earn?
Half of Gadsden County's 16,872 households earn less than $48,801 a year (±$4,163), against $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 it was $50,952 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 27.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Gadsden County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $48,801±$4,163 | $74,568 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $63,879±$3,494 | $105,967 | – |
| Per capita income | $24,211±$1,110 | $42,609 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 27.9%±2.7 pts | 12.6% | +5.1 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 41.4%±6.8 pts | 16.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 25.7%±2.5 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 80.3%±2.5 pts | 91.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Gadsden County?
Owners occupy 70.7% of Gadsden County's occupied homes and renters 29.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $174,900 by its owner (±$15,770). The median renter pays $851 a month including utilities, and 45.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Gadsden County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $174,900±$15,770 | $359,000 | +$55,769 |
| Median gross rent | $851±$133 | $1,669 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.5%±7.7 pts | 50.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,404±$72 | $1,959 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.7%±2.8 pts | 67.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 19,144±43 | 10,256,470 | −1,149 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1%±1.0 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.7%±1.5 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 64.1%±3.3 pts | 54.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 26.2%±2.9 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.9%±0.8 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.5%±1.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Gadsden County building?
Builders took permits for 122 new housing units across Gadsden County in 2025 (44 single-family), 2.8 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Gadsden County get to work?
80.8% of Gadsden County's workers drive alone and 9.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.0%.
| Measure | Gadsden County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 47.7%±1.7 pts | 59.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0%±1.3 pts | 4.8% | −2.1 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 80.8%±3.0 pts | 70.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.2%±1.9 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.4%±1.0 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.0%±2.3 pts | 15.7% | +6.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.3 min±1.2 | 28.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Gadsden County's census tracts?
Gadsden County is divided into 10 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $29,167 (Tract 207.01) to $63,281 (Tract 206).
| Tract 201.0112039020101 | 4,618±453 | $60,600 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 201.0312039020103 | 2,478±420 | $59,406 |
| Tract 201.0412039020104 | 3,105±511 | $56,434 |
| Tract 20312039020300 | 4,214±625 | $36,174 |
| Tract 20412039020400 | 4,575±462 | $43,426 |
| Tract 20512039020500 | 5,460±823 | $55,645 |
| Tract 20612039020600 | 5,132±379 | $63,281 |
| Tract 207.0112039020701 | 3,542±368 | $29,167 |
| Tract 207.0212039020702 | 5,922±595 | $29,441 |
| Tract 20812039020800 | 4,664±688 | $60,438 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Gadsden County compare with Florida's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 45th of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 60th of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 41st of 67 |
| Median household income | 64th of 67 |
| Median home value | 51st of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 62nd of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 1st of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40th of 67 |
| Median age | 38th of 67 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Gadsden County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.