Gadsden Demographics
Population Trend
Population Change by Decade
| Period | Population | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 0 | — | — |
| 1800 | 0 | — | — |
| 1810 | 0 | — | — |
| 1820 | 0 | — | — |
| 1830 | 0 | — | — |
| 1840 | 0 | — | — |
| 1850 | 0 | — | — |
| 1860 | 0 | — | — |
| 1870 | 0 | — | — |
| 1880 | 0 | — | — |
| 1890 | 2,901 | — | — |
| 1900 | 4,282 | +1,381 | +47.6% |
| 1910 | 10,557 | +6,275 | +146.5% |
| 1920 | 14,737 | +4,180 | +39.6% |
| 1930 | 24,042 | +9,305 | +63.1% |
| 1940 | 36,975 | +12,933 | +53.8% |
| 1950 | 55,725 | +18,750 | +50.7% |
| 1960 | 58,088 | +2,363 | +4.2% |
| 1970 | 53,928 | -4,160 | -7.2% |
| 1980 | 47,565 | -6,363 | -11.8% |
| 1990 | 42,523 | -5,042 | -10.6% |
| 2000 | 38,978 | -3,545 | -8.3% |
| 2010 | 36,856 | -2,122 | -5.4% |
| 2020 | 33,945 | -2,911 | -7.9% |
| 2024 | 33,086 | -859 | -2.5% |
Gadsden vs. Etowah County
| Year | Gadsden | Etowah County | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 53,928 | 94,144 | 57.3% |
| 1980 | 47,565 | 103,057 | 46.2% |
| 1990 | 42,523 | 99,840 | 42.6% |
| 2000 | 38,978 | 103,459 | 37.7% |
| 2010 | 36,856 | 104,430 | 35.3% |
| 2020 | 33,945 | 103,436 | 32.8% |
| 2024 | 33,086 | 103,207 | 32.1% |
Complete Population Data
| Year | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1800 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1810 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1820 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1830 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1840 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1850 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1860 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1870 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1880 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1890 | 2,901 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1900 | 4,282 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1910 | 10,557 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1920 | 14,737 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1930 | 24,042 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1940 | 36,975 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1950 | 55,725 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1960 | 58,088 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1970 | 53,928 | Decennial Census |
| 1980 | 47,565 | Decennial Census |
| 1990 | 42,523 | Decennial Census |
| 2000 | 38,978 | Decennial Census |
| 2001 | 38,438 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2002 | 38,197 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2003 | 37,967 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2004 | 37,742 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2005 | 37,536 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2006 | 37,422 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2007 | 37,312 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2008 | 37,185 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2009 | 36,964 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2010 | 36,856 | Decennial Census |
| 2011 | 36,766 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2012 | 36,600 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2013 | 36,356 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2014 | 36,095 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2015 | 35,847 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2016 | 35,676 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2017 | 35,536 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2018 | 35,256 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2019 | 35,007 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2020 | 33,945 | Decennial Census |
| 2021 | 33,484 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2022 | 33,239 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2023 | 33,197 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2024 | 33,086 | Population Estimates Program |
Data Sources
- Population Estimates Program US Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (annual estimates)
- Decennial Census US Census Bureau Decennial Census (actual count every 10 years)
- Historical (Pre-2000) Stanford/CESTA Historical US City Populations and NHGIS (1790–1990)