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Gadsden County, FL market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Gadsden County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 44,298
- +2.0% since 2020
- Households
- 16,872
- Median household income
- $48,801
- +17.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $174,900
- Jobs located here
- 16,761
- Highest market score
- 80
- Insurance agencies, #223 of 2,272 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 44,298 people live in Gadsden County, in 16,872 households. Population estimates put the population change in Gadsden County from 2020 to 2025 at +2.0%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Gadsden County is $48,801 a year, 40% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 17.9% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Gadsden County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 120, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (49).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Gadsden County are for insurance agencies (80), real estate agents and brokers (69) and pet businesses (69). Gadsden County ranks #223 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
Gadsden County is part of the Tallahassee metro area. For its number of households, Gadsden County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (3.7 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (71% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Gadsden County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Gadsden County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 80 | #223 of 2,272 | 13 | 7.7 | $3.1M | 244 | 7 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 69 | #230 of 2,176 | 9 | 5.3 | Index only | 440 | 5 |
| Pet businesses | 69 | #299 of 2,200 | 7 | 4.1 | $1.7M | 191 | 5 |
| Real estate | 68 | #256 of 2,229 | 9 | 5.3 | Index only | 554 | 10 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 68 | #299 of 1,886 | 5 | 3.0 | $3.1M | 316 | 7 |
| Pizza | 68 | #357 of 2,090 | 5 | 3.0 | $10.1M | 199 | 20 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 67 | #436 of 2,394 | 41 | 24.3 | $379K | 249 | 12 |
| Hair salons | 61 | #618 of 2,339 | 14 | 8.3 | $870K | 202 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 58 | #661 of 2,088 | 8 | 4.7 | $1M | 155 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 58 | #729 of 2,385 | 30 | 17.8 | $406K | 191 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 58 | #834 of 2,405 | 120 | 71.1 | $421K | 114 | 36 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 57 | #715 of 2,063 | 8 | 4.7 | $6.3M | 170 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 57 | #804 of 2,210 | 18 | 10.7 | $1.4M | 164 | 6 |
| Gyms | 55 | #714 of 1,792 | 5 | 3.0 | $1.6M | 126 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 54 | #987 of 2,222 | 17 | 10.1 | $3M | 97 | 20 |
| Auto repair and car care | 54 | #1,031 of 2,401 | 49 | 29.0 | $285K | 106 | 19 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 53 | #1,043 of 2,405 | 69 | 40.9 | $732K | 110 | 15 |
| Auto repair shops | 53 | #1,046 of 2,378 | 27 | 16.0 | $517K | 116 | 16 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 52 | #966 of 2,087 | 16 | 9.5 | $1.6M | 128 | 6 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 51 | #797 of 1,771 | 9 | 5.3 | $2.3M | 135 | 33 |
| Home repair trades | 51 | #965 of 2,057 | 12 | 7.1 | $3.2M | 133 | 30 |
| Physical therapy | 49 | #729 of 1,422 | 5 | 3.0 | $3.1M | 129 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 49 | #889 of 1,707 | 8 | 4.7 | $4.9M | 102 | 13 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 45 | #852 of 1,493 | 7 | 4.1 | $2.9M | 100 | 24 |
| Grocery stores | 40 | #1,374 of 2,070 | 16 | 9.5 | $5.5M | 60 | 5 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 37 | #1,392 of 1,889 | 12 | 7.1 | $4.2M | 102 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 37 | #1,575 of 2,261 | 14 | 8.3 | $6.3M | 80 | 9 |
| Funeral homes | 33 | #1,170 of 1,472 | 13 | 7.7 | $187K | 28 | 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 33 | #1,856 of 2,402 | 37 | 21.9 | $2.4M | 71 | 14 |
| Barbershops | 28 | #1,133 of 1,356 | 8 | 4.7 | $1.5M | 81 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 25 | #1,326 of 1,530 | 10 | 5.9 | $1.4M | 56 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 25 | #2,120 of 2,358 | 47 | 27.9 | $991K | 42 | 28 |
| Child care and preschools | 19 | #1,503 of 1,611 | 13 | 7.7 | $411K | 41 | 14 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.4 | $3.5M | 139 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.4 | $9.7M | 115 | 8 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.8 | $4.7M | 151 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.8 | $2.7M | 136 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.8 | $4.1M | 243 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.8 | $4.1M | 463 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.8 | $3.9M | 144 | 5 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $7.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $7.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $26M | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $20.4M | Too few | 9 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $14M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $20.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $11.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $11.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $15.6M | Too few | 5 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 9 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Gadsden County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $14M | $827 | 86 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $46.6M | $2,761 | 106 |
| Food away from home | $50.5M | $2,994 | 74 |
| Groceries | $88.7M | $5,258 | 83 |
| Personal care products and services | $12.2M | $722 | 72 |
| Child care and other personal services | $5.3M | $317 | 55 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $8.2M | $487 | 49 |
| Medical and dental services | $15.6M | $922 | 72 |
| Pets | $11.8M | $697 | 77 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $26M | $1,542 | 75 |
| Vehicle insurance | $39.8M | $2,358 | 120 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $38.8M | $2,300 | 76 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $20.4M | $1,209 | 86 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $216M | $12,805 | 77 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Gadsden County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 44,298+2.0% since 2020
- Households
- 16,872
- Median age
- 43.4
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 71%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 516 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 85
- Median household income
- $48,801+17.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $63,879
- Median home value
- $174,900
- Jobs located here
- 16,761
- Daytime population
- 43,252Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Gadsden County, FL growing?
Population estimates put Gadsden County at 44,298 people in 2025, up 2.0% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 16,872 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 17.9%, before inflation.
How much do households in Gadsden County, FL spend?
Households in Gadsden County spend about $216M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $88.7M on groceries and $50.5M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Gadsden County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 120, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (49).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Gadsden County, FL?
Of the business types scored in Gadsden County, insurance agencies (80), real estate agents and brokers (69) and pet businesses (69) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #223 of 2,272 scored counties.
How does Gadsden County, FL compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Gadsden County is $48,801, 40% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 2.0% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $174,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (3.7 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (71% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 33 of the 56 business types have a score in Gadsden County, each ranked against other counties.
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