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Compare Gadsden to Decatur

This post compares Gadsden, Alabama to Decatur, Alabama across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Gadsden (city) Decatur (city)
Population 35,832 54,844
Income (median) $31,095 $37,940
Home Value (median) $68,800 $130,600
White 60% 69%
Black 34% 21%
Asian 0% 0%
With Kids 25% 31%
Age (median) 40 39
Rentals 39% 38%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Gadsden or Decatur?
A: Gadsden has a smaller population count than Decatur: 35832 compared with 54844 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Gadsden or in Decatur?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Gadsden.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Gadsden or Decatur?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in Gadsden.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Gadsden does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 39% for Gadsden versus 38% for Decatur.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Gadsden may include: Anniston, Dothan, and Florence.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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