Gadsden
City in Etowah County, Alabama
Gadsden is a city in Etowah County, Alabama, with 33,945 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 541 ft (165 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Reece City, 5.0 miles N.
- 33,945residents (2020 Census)
- 541 ftelevation · 165 m
- 37.5 sq miland area · 97.2 km²
- 904 / sq mipopulation density
- 35904ZIP code
About Gadsden
Gadsden is a city in and the county seat of Etowah County, Alabama, United States. The population was 33,945 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated at 33,367 in 2025, making it is the eighteenth-largest city in Alabama.
It is located on the Coosa River about 56 miles (90 km) northeast of Birmingham, 90 miles (140 km) southwest of Chattanooga, Tennessee, and 72 miles (116 km) southeast of Huntsville.
In the 19th century, Gadsden was Alabama's second-most important center of commerce and industry, trailing only the seaport of Mobile. The two cities were important shipping centers: Gadsden for riverboats and Mobile for international trade.
From the late 19th century through the 1980s, Gadsden was a center of heavy industry, including the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company and Republic Steel. In 1991, following more than a decade of sharp decline in industry, Gadsden was awarded the honor of All-America City by the National Civic League.
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Living in Gadsden
- Median household income
- $40,345
- Median home value
- $116,800
- Median rent
- $808/mo
- Median age
- 38.6
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Gadsden had 33,945 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 33,945 |
|---|---|
| Density | 904 per sq mi (349 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gadsden at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Etowah County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 33,945 (2020) |
| Land area | 37.53 sq mi (97.2 km²) |
| Water area | 1.21 sq mi (3.15 km²) |
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.0066° N, 86.0161° W |
| ZIP code | 35904 |
| Official website | cityofgadsden.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0128696 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gadsden
- Reece City5.0 mi N
- Tidmore Bend5.5 mi E
- Ridgeville6.1 mi NW
- Attalla6.2 mi W
- Glencoe6.2 mi SE
- Rainbow City6.6 mi SW
- Ivalee7.8 mi W
- Southside8.0 mi S
- Lookout Mountain8.1 mi N
- Hokes Bluff8.9 mi E
- Coats Bend9.3 mi NE
- Carlisle-Rockledge9.7 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Gadsden
What county is Gadsden in?
Gadsden is in Etowah County, Alabama.
What is the population of Gadsden, AL?
33,945 people lived in Gadsden at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gadsden, AL?
The ZIP code of Gadsden is 35904.
What is the elevation of Gadsden?
541 feet (165 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gadsden?
Reece City (5.0 mi), Tidmore Bend (5.5 mi), Ridgeville (6.1 mi), Attalla (6.2 mi), Glencoe (6.2 mi).
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