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Gorman

North Carolina · 1,591 residents · 2.833 sq mi
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Gorman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,297. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 59% since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Households here earn about 35% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
61% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,591
+59%since 2000
from 1,002 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
562 / sq mi
+59%since 2000
from 354 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
6939381K1K2K1990201020202024Gorman
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,297
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,236 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,397
+7%since 2000
from $19,083 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.1%
+22.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.8%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
−5%since 2010
from 0.373 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade19.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,311
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $568 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.6%
−14.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
39.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.6%
+44.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(790)
Black15.9%(159)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(43)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.4%(425)
2024
White, non-Hispanic29.5%(469)
Black8.2%(130)
Hispanic / Latino58.5%(931)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(61)
Diversity Score70.3%(1,119)
Diversity Score
70
+66%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
53.8%
−12.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+56%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.2%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 73.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.5%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
42.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
41.5%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2012
from 13.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
30.1%
−34.0 ptssince 2013
from 64.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2017
from 74.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
50.3%
−27.0 ptssince 2016
from 77.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
49.7%
+29.6 ptssince 2016
from 20.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gorman, North Carolina?

Gorman, North Carolina has about 1,591 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gorman, North Carolina?

The typical household in Gorman, North Carolina earns about $47,297 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gorman, North Carolina expensive?

In Gorman, North Carolina, the typical rent is about $1,311 a month.

How educated are people in Gorman, North Carolina?

About 22.5% of adults age 25 and over in Gorman, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gorman, North Carolina?

About 18.8% of people in Gorman, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gorman, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Gorman, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 382 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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