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Gurdon

Arkansas · 1,817 residents (2025 est.) · 2.425 sq mi
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Gurdon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,587. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 651 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $111,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,625
−29%since 2000
from 2,276 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
670 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 939 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.6
+8%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,817 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Gurdon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,587
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,446 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,519
+56%since 2000
from $15,043 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
−14%since 2010
from 0.466 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade30.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food8.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Information5.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,600
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$698
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $334 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
37.5% rent
Vacancy rate
26.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.8%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+58%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.3%(1,350)
Black35.6%(811)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(99)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.1%(1,459)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.3%(931)
Black30.6%(497)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(186)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(11)
Diversity Score70.6%(1,148)
Diversity Score
71
+10%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.4%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+16%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 16.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.6%
−47.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2012
from 21.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.5%
−63.0 ptssince 2013
from 75.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.7%
+14.9 ptssince 2017
from 59.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2016
from 91.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2016
from 8.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gurdon, Arkansas?

Gurdon, Arkansas has about 1,625 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gurdon, Arkansas?

The typical household in Gurdon, Arkansas earns about $47,587 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gurdon, Arkansas expensive?

In Gurdon, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $111,600, and the typical rent is about $698 a month.

How educated are people in Gurdon, Arkansas?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Gurdon, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gurdon, Arkansas?

About 17.2% of people in Gurdon, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gurdon, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Gurdon, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 587 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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