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Gadsden, AL vs Fort Payne, AL

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- Fort Payne is 0% more densely populated than Gadsden.
- People are 47.5% more likely to be married in Fort Payne.
- The Median Age is 0.7 years younger in Fort Payne.
 Gadsden, ALFort Payne, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock14,730329,725,481
 Female Population51.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock39.838.4
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 Population - 201036,908  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock12,938285,036,114
 Population - 199042,523  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock8.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-18.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock262.293.4
 Land Area37.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.4264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Gadsden, ALFort Payne, ALUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3410.6%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock8.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.3%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.5%1.9%
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 Race
 Gadsden, ALFort Payne, ALUnited States
 White52.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.9%12.2%
 Asian1.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock1.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock17.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Gadsden, ALFort Payne, ALUnited States
 Married Population35.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock48.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated3.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock47.7%50.2%
 Never Married37.6%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock18.3%10.8%
 Widowed9.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.582.60
 Households13,261  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,50180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children20.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock41.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households6,011  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock15.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children16.6%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Gadsden    2 Reviews
Paul · Rainbow City, AL
Gadsden Economy
Over 17 years ago

Although employment numbers are relatively high, underemployment is a chronic  More

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suzanne · Odenville, AL
Gadsden
Over 18 years ago

I was born here but lived in two other counties in Alabama. We moved to Gadsden area when I was 8. This place has it's advantages and drawbacks. It is said to be the  More

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Reviews for Fort Payne    2 Reviews
Jim  · Fort Payne, AL
Fort Payne, AL
Over 11 years ago

Slow paced, pretty topography, close to  More

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rita · Fort Payne, AL
quality of life
Over 12 years ago

great place to live. people are friendly once they get to know you. very tight knit community. low crime, great weather. no employment. awesome beauty! relocated from  More

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