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Gordon

Pennsylvania · 781 residents · 0.593 sq mi
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Gordon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,855. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $59,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
781
+1%since 1990
from 773 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,317 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 1,304 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.0
+2%since 1990
from 37.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7288269241K1K1990201020202024Gordon
2024959
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,855
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,654 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,873
+18%since 1990
from $11,800 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.3%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 6.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,800
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$402
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $292 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
79.8%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 81.3% in 1990
20.2% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+9%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(771)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.3%(10)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(769)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0.3%(2)
Diversity Score1.9%(15)
Diversity Score
2
+50%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.6%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 77.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
−23%since 1990
from 22.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Home value$100,500+68%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gordon, Pennsylvania?

Gordon, Pennsylvania has about 781 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Gordon, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Gordon, Pennsylvania earns about $30,855 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 $59,800, and the typical rent is about $402 a month.

How educated are people in Gordon, Pennsylvania?

About 11.3% 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 11.3% 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 8 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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