Small City · Alabama

Craig Ford

Commission Chair of Gadsden, AL

DemocratElected 2026Next election 2030

Demographics

Census data for the city

Population: 38,978
Median household income: $39,696
Median age: 39.7
Land area: 37.44 sq mi
Population density: 1,041.1 per sq mi
County: Etowah County
Metro area: Gadsden, AL

City government

Budget and contact

Annual budget: ~$136M
City hall phone: (256) 549-4500
Official website: www.cityofgadsden.com →

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