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Gordonsville

Virginia · 1,587 residents (2025 est.) · 0.948 sq mi
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Gordonsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,556. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $272,800. Households here earn about 34% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,459
−3%since 2000
from 1,498 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,539 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,580 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.9
+3%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,587 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Gordonsville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,556
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,655 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,271
+86%since 2000
from $17,881 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.4%
+24.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
+1%since 2010
from 0.396 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$272,800
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$941
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $506 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
39.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+77%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(1,076)
Black24.8%(372)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(17)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.9%(748)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.1%(994)
Black19.4%(283)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(39)
Asian1.7%(25)
Other8.1%(118)
Diversity Score61.3%(895)
Diversity Score
61
+23%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.0%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.0%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+70%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.5%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% 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
5.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.8%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.1%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
56.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2012
from 13.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
−78.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.4%
+29.5 ptssince 2017
from 63.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 97.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gordonsville, Virginia?

Gordonsville, Virginia has about 1,459 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gordonsville, Virginia?

The typical household in Gordonsville, Virginia earns about $61,556 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gordonsville, Virginia expensive?

In Gordonsville, Virginia, the median home is worth about $272,800, and the typical rent is about $941 a month.

How educated are people in Gordonsville, Virginia?

About 26.0% of adults age 25 and over in Gordonsville, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gordonsville, Virginia?

About 14.1% of people in Gordonsville, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gordonsville, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Gordonsville, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 108 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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