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Gordo

Alabama · 1,750 residents · 3.253 sq mi
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Gordo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,652. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $94,200. The poverty rate of 23.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,750
+4%since 2000
from 1,677 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
538 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 516 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.8
−7%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Gordo
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,652
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,813 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,712
+20%since 2000
from $13,937 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.499
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information19.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,200
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$478
+111%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $179 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.9%
−28.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
40.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+55%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.1%(974)
Black39.9%(669)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.9%(1,039)
2010
White, non-Hispanic58.6%(1,025)
Black37.5%(657)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(26)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.7%(1,079)
Diversity Score
62
Unchangedsince 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+66%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
19.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.8%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
55.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gordo, Alabama?

Gordo, Alabama has about 1,750 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gordo, Alabama?

The typical household in Gordo, Alabama earns about $21,652 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gordo, Alabama expensive?

In Gordo, Alabama, the median home is worth about $94,200, and the typical rent is about $478 a month.

How educated are people in Gordo, Alabama?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Gordo, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gordo, Alabama?

About 23.6% of people in Gordo, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gordo, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Gordo, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 168 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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