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Gorman

Texas · 995 residents (2025 est.) · 1.643 sq mi
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Gorman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,444. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 239 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $75,300. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
997
−19%since 2000
from 1,236 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
607 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 752 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.7
+18%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:995 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6578561K1K1K1990201020202024Gorman
2024997
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,444
−60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,758 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,892
+50%since 2000
from $11,906 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
46.9%
+30.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.507
+18%since 2010
from 0.431 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,300
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$488
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $222 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.2%
−14.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
41.8% rent
Vacancy rate
20.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.3%
+56.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+290%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
31
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(864)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino29.1%(360)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score52%(643)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.1%(649)
Black6.3%(63)
Hispanic / Latino21.3%(212)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.3%(73)
Diversity Score65.2%(650)
Diversity Score
65
+25%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.5%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+75%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% 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
4.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 47.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.5%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.3%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2012
from 20.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.8%
−45.9 ptssince 2013
from 66.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.3%
+46.8 ptssince 2017
from 33.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 79.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 19.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gorman, Texas?

Gorman, Texas has about 997 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gorman, Texas?

The typical household in Gorman, Texas earns about $19,444 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gorman, Texas expensive?

In Gorman, Texas, the median home is worth about $75,300, and the typical rent is about $488 a month.

How educated are people in Gorman, Texas?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Gorman, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gorman, Texas?

About 46.9% of people in Gorman, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gorman, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Gorman, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 255 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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