Gordon, Alabama
Gordon, Alabama | |
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 Location in Houston County and the state of Alabama | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Houston |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.2 sq mi (8.4 km2) |
| • Land | 3.2 sq mi (8.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 184 ft (56 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 408 |
| • Density | 127.5/sq mi (48.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 36343 |
| Area code | 334 |
| FIPS code | 01-30760 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0157967 |
Gordon is a town in Houston County, Alabama, United States. It was incorporated in February 1872.[1] It is part of the Dothan, Alabama Metropolitan Statistical Area. At the 2010 census the population was 332, down from 408 in 2000.
Geography
Gordon is located at 31°8′35″N 85°5′46″W / 31.14306°N 85.09611°W (31.143171, -85.096114).[2]
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.2 square miles (8.3 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 150 | — | |
| 1900 | 356 | — | |
| 1910 | 293 | −17.7% | |
| 1920 | 319 | 8.9% | |
| 1930 | 299 | −6.3% | |
| 1940 | 327 | 9.4% | |
| 1950 | 275 | −15.9% | |
| 1960 | 222 | −19.3% | |
| 1970 | 312 | 40.5% | |
| 1980 | 362 | 16.0% | |
| 1990 | 493 | 36.2% | |
| 2000 | 408 | −17.2% | |
| 2010 | 332 | −18.6% | |
| 2015 (est.) | 327 | [3] | −1.5% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[4] 2013 Estimate[5] | |||
As of the census[6] of 2000, there were 408 people, 144 households, and 108 families residing in the town. The population density was 125.8 people per square mile (48.6/km²). There were 165 housing units at an average density of 50.9 per square mile (19.7/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 74.02% Black or African American, 23.04% White, 0.74% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.25% from other races, and 1.72% from two or more races. 1.47% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 144 households out of which 41.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.2% were married couples living together, 22.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.33.
In the town the population was spread out with 33.8% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 22.5% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 84.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.8 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $16,917, and the median income for a family was $17,708. Males had a median income of $25,625 versus $15,536 for females. The per capita income for the town was $6,795. About 30.3% of families and 39.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 48.9% of those under age 18 and 19.4% of those age 65 or over.
Gallery
Below are photographs taken in Gordon as part of the Historic American Buildings Survey:
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Britt-Williams-Borders House -
Nunnley-Bowden House
References
- ^ Alabama (1872-01-01). Acts of the General Assembly of the State of Alabama. J. Boardman.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
- ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
- ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2013". Retrieved June 3, 2014.
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
External links
31°08′35″N 85°05′46″W / 31.143171°N 85.096114°W
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |