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Gorman

North Carolina · 1,011 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 $35,066. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $92,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,011
+1%since 2000
from 1,002 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
357 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 354 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.9
+1%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6939381K1K2K1990201020202024Gorman
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,066
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,236 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,269
+6%since 2000
from $19,083 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance12%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information4.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,000
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $106,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$713
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $568 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.9%
−29.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
27.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+4%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic57.9%(585)
Black13.5%(136)
Hispanic / Latino26.3%(266)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score70.3%(711)
Diversity Score
70
+66%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.3%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+61%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.7%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
56.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
16.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gorman, North Carolina?

Gorman, North Carolina has about 1,011 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gorman, North Carolina earns about $35,066 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gorman, North Carolina expensive?

In Gorman, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $92,000, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in Gorman, North Carolina?

About 7.6% 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 16.9% of people in Gorman, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gorman, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Gorman, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 198 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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