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Gordon

Alabama · 408 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 $16,917. Population has fallen 20% since 1990, a loss of 105 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $39,400. The poverty rate of 39.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

408
−20%since 1990
from 513 in 1990
1990 – 2025
140 / sq mi
−20%since 1990
from 176 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.4
+17%since 1990
from 30.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2092923754585411990201020202024Gordon
2024323
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,917
−23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,705 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2023
$6,795
+11%since 1990
from $6,149 in 1990
US average: $21,522
39.9%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 36.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$39,400
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$306
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $206 in 1990
US average: $602
76.4%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 69.8% in 1990
23.6% rent
2.3
+41%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic25.5%(131)
Black74.5%(382)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score47.5%(244)
2000
White, non-Hispanic22.1%(90)
Black74%(302)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(6)
Asian0.2%(1)
Diversity Score47%(192)
47
−1%since 1990
from 48 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

2.9%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.4%
+23.2 ptssince 1990
from 40.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.7 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Gordon, Alabama?

Gordon, Alabama has about 408 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Gordon, Alabama?

The typical household in Gordon, Alabama earns about $16,917 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 $39,400, and the typical rent is about $306 a month.

How educated are people in Gordon, Alabama?

About 2.9% 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 39.9% 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 105 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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

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