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Gordon

Texas · 478 residents · 0.97 sq mi
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Gordon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $73,600. Households here earn about 28% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
478
+6%since 2000
from 451 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
493 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 465 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3864294725145571990201020202024Gordon
2024460
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,500
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,056 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,935
+14%since 2000
from $18,307 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing16.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,600
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$753
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.1%
−39.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
21.3% rent
Vacancy rate
18.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+75%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(419)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.3%(56)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(441)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(27)
Asian1%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.9%(76)
Diversity Score
16
+29%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+27%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
32.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.4%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
53.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.6%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gordon, Texas?

Gordon, Texas has about 478 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gordon, Texas?

The typical household in Gordon, Texas earns about $35,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gordon, Texas expensive?

In Gordon, Texas, the median home is worth about $73,600, and the typical rent is about $753 a month.

How educated are people in Gordon, Texas?

About 25.1% of adults age 25 and over in Gordon, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gordon, Texas?

About 11.3% of people in Gordon, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gordon, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Gordon, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11 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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