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Gordon

Pennsylvania · 761 residents · 0.593 sq mi
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Gordon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,691. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% 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 $96,400. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% 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
761
−3%since 2000
from 781 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
45.3
+19%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7288269241K1K1990201020202024Gordon
2024959
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 53.4%(26)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.4%(56)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.4%(49)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.7%(43)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.7%(43)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 346.8%(52)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4413.9%(106)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5414.8%(113)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.3%(109)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7412.6%(96)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.8%(44)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.2%(24)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,691
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,855 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,580
+84%since 2000
from $13,873 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.6%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade38.5%
US avg: 10%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,400
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$633
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
22.4% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−4%since 2009
from 1.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(769)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(739)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German29.6%(287)
Irish21.1%(204)
Polish13.4%(130)
Italian8.2%(79)
English6.4%(62)
Slovak6.4%(62)
Welsh4.4%(43)
Dutch2.9%(28)
Lithuanian2.4%(23)
Lebanese1%(10)
Swiss0.8%(8)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Polish population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+25%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 89.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−13.7 ptssince 2011
from 15.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.2%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 70.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.1%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.9%
−90.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married44.4%(216)
Married41.8%(203)
Widowed0.4%(2)
Divorced13.4%(65)
Women 15+
Never married35.8%(136)
Married54.2%(206)
Widowed5.8%(22)
Divorced4.2%(16)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gordon, Pennsylvania?

Gordon, Pennsylvania has about 761 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gordon, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Gordon, Pennsylvania earns about $56,691 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 $96,400, and the typical rent is about $633 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 6.4% of people in Gordon, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gordon, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Gordon, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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