Gadsden County, Florida

Gadsden County: county in Florida, United States of America

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Gadsden County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2010 census, the population was 46,389 and a population density of 34 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 45,277 inhabitants. Its county seat is Quincy. The county was created 193 years ago in 1832.

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Location of Gadsden County on Florida map.

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Gadsden County at a glance

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Quick Facts about Gadsden County

Population 45,277 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Florida (United States)
Area 1369 km2
Water as percent of area 2.3%
Land as percent of area 97.7%
Latitude & Longitude 30.5795,-84.6136
Named for James Gadsden
Altitude 223 feet / 68 meters
Capital Quincy
Establishment June 24, 1832
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 01:20:45 (18th April 2026)
Density 33 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -2.46% (2010-2020)
Weather 89℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather
Quincy FL Courthouse04 image
Quincy FL Courthouse04 image

Geography

Gadsden County is located at 30°34'46"N 84°36'49"W (30.5794700, -84.6136000). It has 5 neighbors: Calhoun County, Jackson County, Liberty County, Grady County and Seminole County.

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The largest city of Gadsden County is Quincy with a population of 6,804. Other cities include, Chattahoochee population 3,172, Midway population 2,956, Havana population 1,695 and Gretna population 1,430. See all Gadsden County cities & populated places.

Gadsden County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Gadsden County.

City Name Population Title
Quincy 6,804 County seat of Gadsden County, Florida, United States
Chattahoochee 3,172 City in Gadsden County, Florida, United States of America
Midway 2,956 City in Florida, United States
Havana 1,695 Town in Gadsden County, Florida
Gretna 1,430 Human settlement in Gadsden County, Florida, United States of America
Greensboro 610 Town in Gadsden County, Florida, United States

Weather

89°F
Mostly Sunny
0 to 10 mph SSW Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

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Official website of Gadsden County

Official Website
  • Quincy

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Gadsden County decreased by 2.46% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 46,389 - census
2011 47,373 2.08% estimation process
2012 46,574 -1.72% estimation process
2013 46,087 -1.06% estimation process
2014 46,114 0.06% estimation process
2015 46,060 -0.12% estimation process
2016 46,086 0.06% estimation process
2017 45,993 -0.2% estimation process
2018 45,927 -0.14% estimation process
2019 45,660 -0.58% estimation process
2020 45,277 -0.85% estimation process
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People born in Gadsden County (3)

People born in Gadsden County, including politician Robert Meacham, criminal Mark DeFriest, Liberty County tax assessor Hugh Black, .

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