Gordon is a town located in Houston County Alabama. Gordon has a 2024 population of 298. Gordon is currently growing at a rate of 0.34% annually and its population has increased by 1.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 294 in 2020.
The average household income in Gordon is $51,878 with a poverty rate of 24.72%. The median age in Gordon is 55.1 years: 57.3 years for males, and 48.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gordon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 255 | 71.63% |
| White | 91 | 25.56% |
| Other race | 5 | 1.4% |
| Two or more races | 5 | 1.4% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 158 | 2.25 | 53.2 | 46.8 |
| Non Family | 90 | 1.29 | 38.9 | 61.1 |
| Female | 30 | 4.03 | 63.3 | 36.7 |
| Married | 27 | 2.81 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
| Male | 11 | 3.91 | 54.5 | 45.5 |
3.47
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
53.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 62 | 20% |
| Associates Degree | 15 | 4.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4 | 1.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 4 | 1.29% |
| High School Graduate | 109 | 35.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38 | 12.26% |
| Some College | 78 | 25.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 218 | 159 | 4 |
| White | 85 | 45 | 3 |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $84,583 | $11,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $6,563 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,500 | $65,417 | $12,813 |
| Some College | $0 | $65,417 | $0 |
$37,500
Average Earnings
$65,417
Average Male
$12,813
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Gordon residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 255 | 83 | 32.55% |
| White | 91 | 5 | 5.49% |
24.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.49%
Male Poverty Rate
41.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gordon is Black, with 32.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gordon is White, with 5.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 33.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32% |
| Some College | 9.68% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 30.88% |
| Female Unemployed | 23.81% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,000 | $68,434 |
| Households | $41,500 | $51,878 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $38,931 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
17.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
19.3%
Male Marriage Rate
15.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
18
Number of Veterans
18
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 75+ | 3 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 15 | 6.15% |
| White | 3 | 3.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.8%
Labor Force Participation
35.3%
Employment Rate
22.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
57.87%
Born in Gordon
99.72%
Native Born
0.28%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.28%
Naturalized
99.72% of Gordon residents were born in the United States, with 57.87% having been born in Alabama. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 303 | 1 | 0.33% |
| 2028 | 302 | 1 | 0.33% |
| 2027 | 301 | 1 | 0.33% |
| 2026 | 300 | 1 | 0.33% |
| 2025 | 299 | 1 | 0.34% |
| 2024 | 298 | 1 | 0.34% |
| 2023 | 297 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 297 | 3 | 1.02% |
| 2021 | 294 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 294 | -33 | -10.09% |
| 2019 | 327 | 1 | 0.31% |
| 2018 | 326 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 326 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 326 | -2 | -0.61% |
| 2015 | 328 | -1 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 329 | -1 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 330 | -2 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 332 | 1 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 331 | 1 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 330 | 0 | 0% |