Gordon, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 460, 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 Texas, within Palo Pinto County. The total population is 460. It ranks as the 1297th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Gordon is 36.9 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. With 33.0% of the population under 18, Gordon has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Gordon is $87,188. This is 11% higher than the state median of $78,476. It is also 8% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.4%. This is 24% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $161,700. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Gordon is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Gordon has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (92.2% vs 39.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (4.8%) is well below the state average of 39.7%.

Education

30.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Gordon, Texas 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 Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.