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Gordon

Alabama · 294 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 $40,625. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 114 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $40,800. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
294
−28%since 2000
from 408 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
48.0
+36%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2092923754585411990201020202024Gordon
2024323
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.4%(16)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.4%(13)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.5%(19)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.1%(18)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.4%(16)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 347.8%(23)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.2%(36)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.6%(37)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.3%(42)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7415%(44)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.8%(17)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over4.4%(13)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,625
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$22,202
+227%since 2000
from $6,795 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.4%
−13.5 ptssince 2000
from 39.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.1%
US avg: 10%
Information28.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$40,800
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$858
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $306 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
30.1% rent
Afford Score
1.0
−50%since 2009
from 2.0 in 2009
2009 – 2023
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic22.1%(90)
Black74%(302)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(6)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic29.9%(88)
Black64.6%(190)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
American36.8%(95)
English0.8%(2)
Scottish0.8%(2)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Subsaharan African population · Largest English population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
58.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.5 min
+57%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 90.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
27.8%
+12.9 ptssince 2011
from 14.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2011
from 39.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
7.2%
−69.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
Female
58.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.3%
−59.8 ptssince 2013
from 76.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gordon, Alabama?

Gordon, Alabama has about 294 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gordon, Alabama?

The typical household in Gordon, Alabama earns about $40,625 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 $40,800, and the typical rent is about $858 a month.

How educated are people in Gordon, Alabama?

About 1.7% 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 26.4% 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 219 residents, a change of about -43 percent over that period.

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

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