Gordon, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 323, Gordon's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Gordon is a small community located in Alabama, within Houston County. The total population is 323. It ranks as the 467th most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Gordon is 55.4 years. This is 41% higher than the state median of 39.3 years. Only 5.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 31.6%. This is 102% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 26.8%. This is 470% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $86,700. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $209,900. 54.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% lower than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Gordon is Black or African American, making up 76.5% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 20.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (20.7%) is well below the state average of 63.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (76.5% vs 25.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 5.6%.

Education

4.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 86% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 78.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Gordon, Alabama is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Alabama state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 592 Census-designated places in Alabama. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.