State
County
Land Area (mi²)
2.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
112.0/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.31%
Growth Since 2010
-1.51%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Gordon, Alabama Population 2021
327
Gordon is a city located in Houston County Alabama. With a 2020 population of 327, it is the 367th largest city in Alabama and the 15000th largest city in the United States . Gordon is currently growing at a rate of 0.31% annually but its population has decreased by -1.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 332 in 2010. Gordon reached it's highest population of 331 in 2012. Spanning over 3 miles, Gordon has a population density of 112 people per square mile.
The average household income in Gordon is $41,587 with a poverty rate of 12.09%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $590 per month, and the median house value is $48,100. The median age in Gordon is 55.4 years, 55.6 years for males, and 52 years for females.
Gordon Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gordon was:
- Black or African American: 76.47%
- White: 23.53%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
The current population of Gordon, Alabama is 327 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 324.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 332.
Gordon, Alabama Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 234 | 76.47% |
| White | 72 | 23.53% |
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Gordon Population by Race
Gordon Population Pyramid $2021
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Gordon Population by Age
Gordon Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 113 | 2.71 | 69.9 |
| Married | 49 | 3.33 | 85.7 |
| Non Family | 45 | 1.07 | 60 |
| Female | 13 | 3.46 | 76.9 |
| Male | 6 | 8.33 | 0 |
3.79
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
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Gordon Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34 | 13.71% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 96 | 38.71% |
| High School Graduate | 65 | 26.21% |
| Some College | 30 | 12.10% |
| Associates Degree | 19 | 7.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2 | 0.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 2 | 0.81% |
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Gordon Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Gordon Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 176 | 106 | 2 |
| White | 72 | 12 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 60.23%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 2.78%.
Gordon Educational Attainment by Race
Gordon Earnings by Educational Attainment
Gordon Language by Age
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Gordon Language
100.00% of Gordon residents speak only English, while 0.00% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.00% of the population.
Gordon Language
12.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.52%
Male Poverty Rate
16.67%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Gordon
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gordon is Black, with 15.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gordon is Black, with 15.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.19%.
Gordon Poverty
Gordon Poverty Rate by Education
Gordon Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
35.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.5%
Male Marriage Rate
32.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Gordon Married by Age and Sex
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Gordon Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Gordon Marital Status by Race
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Gordon Marital Status
Gordon Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 10 | 4.81% |
| White | 1 | 1.39% |
Gordon Veterans by Race
Gordon Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
54.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
Gordon Veterans by Education
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51.8%
Labor Force Participation
33.9%
Employment Rate
34.5%
Unemployment Rate
Gordon Employment by Age
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Gordon Employment by Race
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Gordon Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of Gordon residents were born in the United States, with 69.28% having been born in Alabama. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Gordon Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 327 | 1 | 0.31% |
| 2020 | 326 | 1 | 0.31% |
| 2019 | 325 | 1 | 0.31% |
| 2018 | 324 | 1 | 0.31% |
| 2017 | 323 | -2 | -0.62% |
| 2016 | 325 | -2 | -0.61% |
| 2015 | 327 | -1 | -0.30% |
| 2014 | 328 | -1 | -0.30% |
| 2013 | 329 | -2 | -0.60% |
| 2012 | 331 | 1 | 0.30% |
| 2011 | 330 | 1 | 0.30% |
| 2010 | 329 | 0.00% |