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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Gordon

Alabama · 513 residents · 2.92 sq mi
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Gordon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,705. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $27,600. The poverty rate of 36.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
513
+26%vs 2000
vs 408 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
30.3
−14%vs 2000
vs 35.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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1990201020202024
Age distribution, 1990
Under 57%(36)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 913.5%(69)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 1410.9%(56)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 198.8%(45)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 246%(31)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 3410.5%(54)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 4414.4%(74)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 5410.9%(56)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 647.2%(37)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 743.3%(17)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 847.4%(38)
US avg: 4%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,705
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $16,917 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$6,149
−10%vs 2000
vs $6,795 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
36.0%
−3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 39.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$27,600
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $39,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$206
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $306 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
69.8%
−6.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.4% in 2000
30.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic22.1%(90)
Black74%(302)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(6)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
1990
White, non-Hispanic25.5%(131)
Black74.5%(382)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Ancestry
Irish4.6%(15)
English3.7%(12)
German2.5%(8)
American2.2%(7)
Scottish0.6%(2)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Puerto Rican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.2%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
40.2%
−23.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

No data for the years selected.

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married28%(40)
Married35%(50)
Widowed10.5%(15)
Divorced26.6%(38)
Women 15+
Never married27.2%(44)
Married24.7%(40)
Widowed16%(26)
Divorced32.1%(52)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gordon, Alabama?

Gordon, Alabama has about 513 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Gordon, Alabama?

The typical household in Gordon, Alabama earns about $16,705 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gordon, Alabama expensive?

In Gordon, Alabama, the median home is worth about $27,600, and the typical rent is about $206 a month.

How educated are people in Gordon, Alabama?

About 2.2% 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 36.0% of people in Gordon, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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