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Gurdon

Arkansas · 2,212 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 $31,362. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $50,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
2,212
−3%since 2000
from 2,276 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
912 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 939 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.7
+3%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Gurdon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,362
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,446 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,122
+14%since 2000
from $15,043 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade38.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information2.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,200
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$475
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $334 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.1%
−30.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
41.9% rent
Vacancy rate
18.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+8%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic46.7%(1,032)
Black37.5%(830)
Hispanic / Latino14.3%(317)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score76.3%(1,688)
Diversity Score
76
+19%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.8%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+41%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% 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%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.3%
−45.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gurdon, Arkansas?

Gurdon, Arkansas has about 2,212 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gurdon, Arkansas?

The typical household in Gurdon, Arkansas earns about $31,362 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 $50,200, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Gurdon, Arkansas?

About 13.8% 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 16.3% of people in Gurdon, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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