Gadsden, Arizona facts for kids
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Gadsden, Arizona
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Historic artifacts in the Gadsden Museum
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Location in Yuma County and the state of Arizona
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 Gadsden, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Gadsden, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Arizona |
| County | Yuma |
| Established | 1914 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.95 sq mi (5.06 km2) |
| • Land | 1.95 sq mi (5.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 571 |
| • Density | 292.52/sq mi (112.93/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST (no DST)) |
| ZIP code |
85336
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| Area code(s) | 928 |
| FIPS code | 04-26070 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0043131 |
Gadsden is a small community in Yuma County, Arizona, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. Gadsden is also considered a colonia, which is a community near the U.S.-Mexico border that often lacks basic services.
Gadsden is part of the larger Yuma Metropolitan Statistical Area. In 2020, about 571 people lived there.
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Where is Gadsden Located?
Gadsden is found in the southwestern part of Arizona. It is located at 32°33′28″N 114°47′0″W / 32.55778°N 114.78333°W. This spot is close to the border with Mexico.
The community covers a total area of about 1.95 square miles (5.06 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within Gadsden itself.
Who Lives in Gadsden?
The United States Census Bureau collects information about people living in different places. Here's how Gadsden's population has changed over the years:
- In 2000, there were 953 people.
- In 2010, the population was 678.
- By 2020, it had decreased to 571 people.
A Look at the People in 2000
In the year 2000, Gadsden had 953 residents. These people lived in 236 households. Most of these households (206) were families. The community had about 550 people per square mile.
Many different backgrounds make up the people of Gadsden. In 2000, about 93.8% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background. The community also included White, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander residents.
Family Life in Gadsden
Families are a big part of Gadsden. In 2000, over 61% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most families were married couples living together. Some households had a female head without a husband present.
The average household in Gadsden had about four people. The average family size was slightly larger.
Age Groups in Gadsden
The population of Gadsden in 2000 was quite young. About 39.3% of the people were under 18 years old. About 10.7% were between 18 and 24. People aged 25 to 44 made up 27.8% of the population. Older adults, aged 65 or more, made up 6.3%. The median age was 25 years old. This means half the people were younger than 25 and half were older.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the median income for a household in Gadsden was $21,000. This means half the households earned more and half earned less. The median income for families was also $21,000.
The average income per person in Gadsden was $6,562. About 41.7% of families and 45.2% of all residents lived below the poverty line. This included many children and some older adults.
