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Gordon

Nebraska · 1,417 residents (2025 est.) · 0.932 sq mi
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Gordon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,226. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $97,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,721
−2%since 2000
from 1,756 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,847 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,884 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,417 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Gordon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,226
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,896 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,911
+126%since 2000
from $14,105 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.9%
+25.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
+12%since 2010
from 0.393 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,400
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $386 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
29.7% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.4%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+8%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(1,437)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(29)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.7%(99)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(1,233)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(181)
Asian1.1%(19)
Other16.6%(285)
Diversity Score56%(964)
Diversity Score
56
+889%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
+47%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
22.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.6%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.3%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.6%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2012
from 14.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.1%
−68.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.5%
+16.8 ptssince 2017
from 71.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gordon, Nebraska?

Gordon, Nebraska has about 1,721 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gordon, Nebraska?

The typical household in Gordon, Nebraska earns about $59,226 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gordon, Nebraska expensive?

In Gordon, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $97,400, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Gordon, Nebraska?

About 26.4% of adults age 25 and over in Gordon, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gordon, Nebraska?

About 14.1% of people in Gordon, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gordon, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Gordon, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 82 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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