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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Gurdon

Arkansas · 2,276 residents · 2.425 sq mi
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Gurdon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,446. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $39,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% 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

Total population
2,276
+3%since 1990
from 2,212 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
939 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 912 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.7
+2%since 1990
from 34.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Gurdon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,446
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,640 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,043
+84%since 1990
from $8,185 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
19.0%
−9.2 ptssince 1990
from 28.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,300
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$334
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $274 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
61.3%
−6.3 ptssince 1990
from 67.7% in 1990
38.7% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−26%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic64.6%(1,428)
Black34.7%(767)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(5)
Asian0.3%(6)
Diversity Score58.2%(1,287)
2000
White, non-Hispanic59.3%(1,350)
Black35.6%(811)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(99)
Asian0%(1)
Diversity Score64.1%(1,459)
Diversity Score
64
+10%since 1990
from 58 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.6%
+8.0 ptssince 1990
from 57.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
−29%since 1990
from 22.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gurdon, Arkansas?

Gurdon, Arkansas has about 2,276 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Gurdon, Arkansas?

The typical household in Gurdon, Arkansas earns about $26,446 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 $39,300, and the typical rent is about $334 a month.

How educated are people in Gurdon, Arkansas?

About 10.3% 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 19.0% of people in Gurdon, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gurdon, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Gurdon, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 64 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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