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Gordon

Alabama · 309 residents (2025 est.) · 2.92 sq mi
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Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 85 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $86,700. With a median age of 55.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 31.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 55.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
323
−21%since 2000
from 408 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
111 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 140 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.4
+56%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:309 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2092923754585411990201020202024Gordon
2024323
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$24,427
+259%since 2000
from $6,795 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+28.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 39.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
−6%since 2010
from 0.472 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade29.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information19.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,700
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$925
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $306 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.7%
−21.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
45.3% rent
Vacancy rate
28.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.4%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.4%
+32.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic22.1%(90)
Black74%(302)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(6)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score47%(192)
2024
White, non-Hispanic20.7%(67)
Black76.5%(247)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(6)
Diversity Score46.5%(150)
Diversity Score
46
−1%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.1%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+21%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.7%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 90.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
26.3%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
26.8%
+11.9 ptssince 2011
from 14.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
36.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 39.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
2.4%
−74.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
39.6%
+16.2 ptssince 2012
from 23.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.6%
−61.5 ptssince 2013
from 76.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.3%
+50.8 ptssince 2017
from 28.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 99.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gordon, Alabama?

Gordon, Alabama has about 323 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Gordon, Alabama expensive?

In Gordon, Alabama, the median home is worth about $86,700, and the typical rent is about $925 a month.

How educated are people in Gordon, Alabama?

About 4.0% of adults age 25 and over in Gordon, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gordon, Alabama?

About 31.6% of people in Gordon, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gordon, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Gordon, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 190 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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