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Gordon

Alabama · 332 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 $19,091. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 76 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $47,700. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 55% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% 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
332
−19%since 2000
from 408 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
114 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 140 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.4
+34%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2092923754585411990201020202024Gordon
2024323
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,091
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,917 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$13,354
+97%since 2000
from $6,795 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
41.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 39.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.472
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information24.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade21.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,700
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$558
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $306 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.3%
−47.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
20.7% rent
Vacancy rate
24.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+7%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic20.8%(69)
Black76.5%(254)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(6)
Diversity Score47.2%(157)
Diversity Score
47
Unchangedsince 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.3 min
+51%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 90.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
15.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.5%
−50.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
Female
54.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gordon, Alabama?

Gordon, Alabama has about 332 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gordon, Alabama?

The typical household in Gordon, Alabama earns about $19,091 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 $47,700, and the typical rent is about $558 a month.

How educated are people in Gordon, Alabama?

About 6.9% 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 41.1% 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 181 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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