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Gordon

Georgia · 2,017 residents · 5.39 sq mi
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Gordon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,750. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $71,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% 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
2,017
−6%since 2000
from 2,152 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
374 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 399 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.6
+11%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Gordon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,750
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,891 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,091
+31%since 2000
from $13,771 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing11.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,100
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$481
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $440 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.3%
−40.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
22.6% rent
Vacancy rate
23.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.5%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+4%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic47.7%(1,027)
Black51.5%(1,108)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.8%(1,351)
2010
White, non-Hispanic47.2%(953)
Black49.5%(998)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(24)
Asian0.8%(17)
Other1.4%(27)
Diversity Score66.6%(1,343)
Diversity Score
67
+6%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+49%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.5%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gordon, Georgia?

Gordon, Georgia has about 2,017 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gordon, Georgia?

The typical household in Gordon, Georgia earns about $43,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gordon, Georgia expensive?

In Gordon, Georgia, the median home is worth about $71,100, and the typical rent is about $481 a month.

How educated are people in Gordon, Georgia?

About 8.0% of adults age 25 and over in Gordon, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gordon, Georgia?

About 13.4% of people in Gordon, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gordon, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Gordon, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 451 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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