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Gorman

Texas · 1,083 residents · 1.643 sq mi
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Gorman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,097. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value is $34,700. Households here earn about 41% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,083
−12%since 2000
from 1,236 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
659 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 752 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.1
+6%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6578561K1K1K1990201020202024Gorman
2024997
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,097
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,758 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,379
+21%since 2000
from $11,906 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing4.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade0.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$34,700
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$335
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $222 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
20.6%
−52.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
31.6% rent
Vacancy rate
23.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
+20%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic65.2%(706)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino34%(368)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score56.8%(615)
Diversity Score
57
+9%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.9%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
66.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+40%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% 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
9.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.5%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
56.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
11.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.1%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gorman, Texas?

Gorman, Texas has about 1,083 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gorman, Texas?

The typical household in Gorman, Texas earns about $29,097 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 $34,700, and the typical rent is about $335 a month.

How educated are people in Gorman, Texas?

About 22.9% 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 20.4% 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 169 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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