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Gordonsville

Virginia · 1,496 residents · 0.948 sq mi
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Gordonsville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,532. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $203,300. Households here earn about 32% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,496
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,498 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,578 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,580 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.8
+8%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Gordonsville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,532
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,655 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,185
+13%since 2000
from $17,881 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$203,300
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$687
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $506 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.0%
−21.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
39.2% rent
Vacancy rate
9.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.9
+95%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic69.7%(1,042)
Black23.2%(347)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(64)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other1%(15)
Diversity Score55.4%(829)
Diversity Score
55
+11%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+46%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% 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
11.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
26.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.2%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
56.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gordonsville, Virginia?

Gordonsville, Virginia has about 1,496 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gordonsville, Virginia?

The typical household in Gordonsville, Virginia earns about $41,532 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 $203,300, and the typical rent is about $687 a month.

How educated are people in Gordonsville, Virginia?

About 16.1% 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 18.6% 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 145 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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