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Gordon County

Georgia · 57,544 residents · 356.443 sq mi
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Gordon County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,662. Population has grown 30% since 2000. 16% 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 $148,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
57,544
+30%since 2000
from 44,104 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
161 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 124 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
+15%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
33K40K47K54K62K1990201020202024Gordon County
202459K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,662
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,831 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,114
+43%since 2000
from $17,586 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.2%
US avg: 10%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$148,300
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$738
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $486 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
32.3% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+46%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(38,642)
Black3.4%(1,511)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(3,268)
Asian0.5%(225)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.2%(11,540)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(43,317)
Black3.6%(2,075)
Hispanic / Latino15.6%(8,957)
Asian1.2%(719)
Other1.8%(1,042)
Diversity Score47.1%(27,093)
Segregation Score31.2%(17,931)
Diversity Score
47
+80%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
31
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.9%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+56%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 64.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.9%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
8.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.5%
−62.0 ptssince 2013
from 78.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gordon County, Georgia?

Gordon County, Georgia has about 57,544 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gordon County, Georgia?

The typical household in Gordon County, Georgia earns about $48,662 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gordon County, Georgia expensive?

In Gordon County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $148,300, and the typical rent is about $738 a month.

How educated are people in Gordon County, Georgia?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Gordon County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gordon County, Georgia?

About 15.9% of people in Gordon County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gordon County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Gordon County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 22,472 residents, a change of about 64 percent over that period.

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15 census tracts
Census Tract 9704Census Tract 9703.02Census Tract 9705Census Tract 9702.02Census Tract 9709.01Census Tract 9707Census Tract 9708.01Census Tract 9706.01Census Tract 9706.02Census Tract 9703.01Census Tract 9709.02Census Tract 9701.01Census Tract 9702.01Census Tract 9701.02Census Tract 9708.02
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 30701ZIP 30735ZIP 30139ZIP 30734ZIP 30733ZIP 30746
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