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Gorgas

Alabama · Mobile · 2,962 residents · 1.307 sq mi
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The short version

Gorgas has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,027. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $82,793. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 38% less than the Mobile median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Gorgas; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
60% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,962
Population density
2,266 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
46.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,027
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$20,071
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information23%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance12.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,793
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$918
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.2%
39.8% rent
Vacancy rate
26.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic0.5%(15)
Black97.4%(2,886)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(42)
Diversity Score6.3%(187)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.5%(15)
Black97.4%(2,886)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(42)
Diversity Score6.3%(187)
Diversity Score
6
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
Female
50.2%
Foreign born
0.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
64.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gorgas, Mobile, Alabama?

Gorgas, Mobile, Alabama has about 2,962 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gorgas, Mobile, Alabama?

The typical household in Gorgas, Mobile, Alabama earns about $33,027 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gorgas, Mobile, Alabama expensive?

In Gorgas, Mobile, Alabama, the median home is worth about $82,793, and the typical rent is about $918 a month.

How educated are people in Gorgas, Mobile, Alabama?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Gorgas, Mobile, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gorgas, Mobile, Alabama?

About 34.4% of people in Gorgas, Mobile, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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

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