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Gurdon

Arkansas · 1,840 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 $34,330. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 436 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $72,600. Households here earn about 31% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,840
−19%since 2000
from 2,276 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
759 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 939 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
+12%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Gurdon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,330
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,446 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,258
+15%since 2000
from $15,043 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.3%
US avg: 10%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,600
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$586
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $334 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
39.3% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+42%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.5%(763)
Black38.6%(711)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(280)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.9%(34)
Diversity Score79.4%(1,461)
Diversity Score
79
+24%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.7%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+16%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−12.3 ptssince 2011
from 16.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.2%
−44.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.2%
−60.3 ptssince 2013
from 75.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gurdon, Arkansas?

Gurdon, Arkansas has about 1,840 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gurdon, Arkansas?

The typical household in Gurdon, Arkansas earns about $34,330 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 $72,600, and the typical rent is about $586 a month.

How educated are people in Gurdon, Arkansas?

About 15.9% 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 18.5% 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 372 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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