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Gordon

Nebraska · 1,504 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 $42,000. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $66,400. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,504
−14%since 2000
from 1,756 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,614 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,884 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
−1%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Gordon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,896 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,346
+80%since 2000
from $14,105 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10%
Construction8.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,400
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$580
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $386 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
31.0% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.8%(1,065)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(97)
Asian0.8%(12)
Other18.5%(278)
Diversity Score53.1%(799)
Diversity Score
53
+838%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.0 min
+14%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
59.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.9%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.2%
−66.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gordon, Nebraska?

Gordon, Nebraska has about 1,504 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gordon, Nebraska?

The typical household in Gordon, Nebraska earns about $42,000 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 $66,400, and the typical rent is about $580 a month.

How educated are people in Gordon, Nebraska?

About 17.6% 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 22.2% 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 299 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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