Gadsden, Tennessee facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gadsden, Tennessee
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City Hall and Volunteer Fire Department
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Location of Gadsden in Crockett County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Crockett |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.12 sq mi (2.90 km2) |
| • Land | 1.12 sq mi (2.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 413 ft (126 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 469 |
| • Density | 418.75/sq mi (161.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38337
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| Area code(s) | 731 |
| FIPS code | 47-28380 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1285062 |
Gadsden is a small town located in Crockett County, Tennessee, in the United States. In 2020, about 469 people called Gadsden home. It's famous for being the birthplace of Scotty Moore, a legendary rock guitarist. He played with music icons like Elvis Presley and Ricky Nelson!
Gadsden's Interesting Past
Gadsden began in the mid-1800s. It was an important stop along the Memphis, Clarksville and Louisville Railroad. The town was named after James Gadsden, a well-known American diplomat. He was famous for arranging the Gadsden Purchase, which was a deal where the United States bought land from Mexico.
Where is Gadsden Located?
Gadsden is found at coordinates 35.777300 degrees North and 88.990442 degrees West. It lies northeast of Jackson. You can find it along a road that combines U.S. Route 70 and U.S. Route 79. Tennessee State Route 221 also crosses this highway in the center of town.
To the northeast of Gadsden is Humboldt. To the southwest, you'll find Bells. The United States Census Bureau says that Gadsden covers about 1.1 square miles (2.9 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
Who Lives in Gadsden?
The number of people living in Gadsden has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 231 | — | |
| 1890 | 267 | 15.6% | |
| 1900 | 229 | −14.2% | |
| 1950 | 255 | — | |
| 1960 | 222 | −12.9% | |
| 1970 | 523 | 135.6% | |
| 1980 | 683 | 30.6% | |
| 1990 | 561 | −17.9% | |
| 2000 | 553 | −1.4% | |
| 2010 | 470 | −15.0% | |
| 2020 | 469 | −0.2% | |
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In 2000, there were 553 people living in Gadsden. About 83.54% of the people were White, and 14.83% were African American. A small number of people were Native American or from other races. About 1.08% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The median age in Gadsden in 2000 was 39 years old. About 24.8% of the population was under 18 years old. Around 14.6% of the residents were 65 years or older.
See also
In Spanish: Gadsden (Tennessee) para niños
