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Gordon

Nebraska · 1,612 residents · 0.932 sq mi
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Gordon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,417. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value is $58,100. With a median age of 42.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 28% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% 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
1,612
−8%since 2000
from 1,756 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,730 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,884 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.7
+5%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Gordon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,417
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,896 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,038
+35%since 2000
from $14,105 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,100
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$498
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $386 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.5%
−32.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
33.1% rent
Vacancy rate
14.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+8%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73.8%(1,190)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(68)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other20.4%(330)
Diversity Score50.2%(809)
Diversity Score
50
+786%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+63%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.9%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
53.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.0%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gordon, Nebraska?

Gordon, Nebraska has about 1,612 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gordon, Nebraska?

The typical household in Gordon, Nebraska earns about $35,417 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 $58,100, and the typical rent is about $498 a month.

How educated are people in Gordon, Nebraska?

About 20.6% 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 19.1% 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 191 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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