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Gordon

Texas · 470 residents · 0.97 sq mi
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Gordon has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,962. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $127,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 116%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
470
+4%since 2000
from 451 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
485 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 465 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+3%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3864294725145571990201020202024Gordon
2024460
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,962
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,056 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,642
+40%since 2000
from $18,307 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.1%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance12.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing6.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services6.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,200
+116%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$833
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
19.9% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+76%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(398)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(37)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other6.8%(32)
Diversity Score33.9%(159)
Diversity Score
34
+175%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
−4%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 0.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.6%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.0%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
43.0%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.1%
−66.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gordon, Texas?

Gordon, Texas has about 470 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gordon, Texas?

The typical household in Gordon, Texas earns about $60,962 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 $127,200, and the typical rent is about $833 a month.

How educated are people in Gordon, Texas?

About 16.8% 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 20.5% 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 3 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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