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Gorman

Texas · 976 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 $21,168. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 260 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $60,200. The poverty rate of 41.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 67% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
976
−21%since 2000
from 1,236 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
594 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 752 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
+2%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6578561K1K1K1990201020202024Gorman
2024997
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,168
−47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,758 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,621
+6%since 2000
from $11,906 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
41.0%
+24.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,200
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$374
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $222 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
30.3% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+186%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.8%(564)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino38.3%(374)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other6.4%(63)
Diversity Score67.9%(663)
Diversity Score
68
+31%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
68.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+50%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.6%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.7%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 47.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.3%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
54.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.0%
−48.7 ptssince 2013
from 66.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gorman, Texas?

Gorman, Texas has about 976 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gorman, Texas?

The typical household in Gorman, Texas earns about $21,168 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 $60,200, and the typical rent is about $374 a month.

How educated are people in Gorman, Texas?

About 6.6% 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 41.0% 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 276 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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

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