Gordon County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Gordon County is located in Georgia with a total population of 58,336. It is the 40th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Gordon County is 38.8 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Gordon County is $61,997. This is 17% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 21% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.9%. This is 4% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $205,600. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $272,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 72.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Gordon County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 16.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (76.3% vs 49.8%). The Black or African American population (3.4%) is well below the state average of 31.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (16.1% vs 10.7%). The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

17.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 79.5%.