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Gordon

Pennsylvania · 769 residents (2025 est.) · 0.593 sq mi
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Gordon is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,837. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $122,700. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
959
+23%since 2000
from 781 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,617 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 1,317 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.1
+16%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:769 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7288269241K1K1990201020202024Gordon
2024959
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,837
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,855 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,173
+204%since 2000
from $13,873 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.3%
+34.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
+5%since 2010
from 0.361 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance14.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,700
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.5%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
28.5% rent
Vacancy rate
19.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.4%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
−32%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
72
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(769)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97%(930)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(13)
Diversity Score7.4%(71)
Diversity Score
7
+284%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+45%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 89.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% 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
4.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−12.7 ptssince 2011
from 15.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 70.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.2%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
44.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.4%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2012
from 14.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
−84.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.4%
+11.9 ptssince 2017
from 76.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gordon, Pennsylvania?

Gordon, Pennsylvania has about 959 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gordon, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Gordon, Pennsylvania earns about $92,837 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gordon, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Gordon, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $122,700, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Gordon, Pennsylvania?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in Gordon, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gordon, Pennsylvania?

About 4.9% of people in Gordon, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gordon, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Gordon, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 186 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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