Gordon, Alabama Population 2022
Gordon is a city located in Houston County Alabama. Gordon has a 2020 population of 286. Gordon is currently declining at a rate of -1.38% annually and its population has decreased by -2.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 294 in 2010.
The average household income in Gordon is $41,587 with a poverty rate of 26.36%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $858 per month, and the median house value is $40,800. 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 Gordonwas:
- Black or African American: 71.71%
- White: 28.29%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 73 | 28.29% |
| Black or African American | 185 | 71.71% |
Gordon Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 119 | 2.17 | 49.6 |
| Married | 27 | 2.44 | 92.6 |
| Male | 10 | 5.4 | 50 |
| Female | 13 | 3.38 | 69.2 |
| Non Family | 69 | 1.36 | 29 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.17
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26 | 11.26% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 70 | 30.30% |
| High School Graduate | 64 | 27.71% |
| Some College | 53 | 22.94% |
| Associates Degree | 14 | 6.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2 | 0.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 2 | 0.87% |
Gordon Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68 | 17 | 2 |
| Black | 163 | 118 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 72.39%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 2.94%.
Gordon Language by Age
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.
26.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.66%
Male Poverty Rate
40.79%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Gordon
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gordon is Black, with 36.76% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gordon is Other, with NaN% 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 20.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.15%.
Gordon Marital Status
Marriage Rates
21.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
27.4%
Male Marriage Rate
17.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Gordon Married by Age and Sex
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2 | 2.74% |
| Black | 6 | 3.39% |
Gordon Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
46%
Labor Force Participation
33.2%
Employment Rate
27.8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
65.12%
Born in Gordon
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 65.12% 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.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 332 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 328 | -4 | -1.20% |
| 2012 | 324 | -4 | -1.22% |
| 2013 | 320 | -4 | -1.23% |
| 2014 | 316 | -4 | -1.25% |
| 2015 | 312 | -4 | -1.27% |
| 2016 | 308 | -4 | -1.28% |
| 2017 | 304 | -4 | -1.30% |
| 2018 | 300 | -4 | -1.32% |
| 2019 | 296 | -4 | -1.33% |
| 2020 | 294 | -2 | -0.68% |
| 2021 | 290 | -4 | -1.36% |
| 2022 | 286 | -4 | -1.38% |