City · Georgia
Gordon, Georgia
Gordon, city, in Wilkinson County, Georgia. Gordon had 1,720 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,783 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,485 (±361). GEOID 1333980.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,720
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,783 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,485 ±361
Median household income
$47,243
±$12,483 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$86,800
±$14,855 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$646
±$370 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
Where is Gordon and what county is it in?
Gordon is a city in Wilkinson County, Georgia. It covers 5.4 square miles of land, 331 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Gordon, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,720 people lived in Gordon on July 1, 2025, down 3.4% since 2020, while Georgia grew 5.5%. The 2020 Census counted 1,783 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,485 (±361).
| Measure | Gordon | Wilkinson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,485 ±361 | 8,747 | +495 |
| Households | 891 ±148 | 3,473 | +177 |
| Average household size | 2.78 ±0.39 | 2.49 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,005 ±135 | 4,304 | no clear change |
Gordon's population since 2000
From 2,152 in 2000 to 1,720 in 2025: down 20.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Gordon as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Gordon?
The median resident of Gordon is 33.4 years old; 28.9% are under 18 and 15.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 47.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 47.1%.
| Measure | Gordon | Wilkinson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.4 ±4.7 | 42.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 28.9% ±4.6 pts | 21.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.7% ±3.5 pts | 20.6% | – |
| Male | 45.9% ±3.5 pts | 48.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.6% ±1.3 pts | 3.3% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 47.9% ±7.7 pts | 55.6% | +11.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 47.1% ±7.8 pts | 37.7% | −10.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.2% ±1.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.6% ±0.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.2% ±1.2 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.2% ±1.7 pts | 4.6% | – |
| With a disability | 13.4% ±3.2 pts | 17.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.7% ±3.2 pts | 10.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.7% ±3.0 pts | 88.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 11.7% ±4.8 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.8% ±2.6 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.2% ±6.8 pts | 92.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Gordon earn?
Half of Gordon's 891 households earn less than $47,243 a year (±$12,483), against $45,465 in Wilkinson County and $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $34,336 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 23.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Gordon | Wilkinson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $47,243 ±$12,483 | $45,465 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $60,365 ±$11,980 | $59,154 | – |
| Per capita income | $24,372 ±$3,703 | $25,403 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 23.9% ±7.5 pts | 21.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 34.0% ±12.4 pts | 33.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 25.3% ±6.7 pts | 15.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 90.3% ±5.2 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.8% ±7.0 pts | 78.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Gordon?
Owners occupy 62.9% of Gordon's occupied homes and renters 37.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $86,800 by its owner (±$14,855). The median renter pays $646 a month including utilities, and 54.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Gordon | Wilkinson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $86,800 ±$14,855 | $86,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $646 ±$370 | $825 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 54.3% ±21.5 pts | 39.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,115 ±$40 | $1,037 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.9% ±7.0 pts | 80.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 37.1% ±7.0 pts | 19.5% | – |
| Housing units | 1,005 ±135 | 4,304 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±7.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±12.9 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.5% ±7.6 pts | 62.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 11.8% ±5.6 pts | 33.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±4.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.0% ±4.6 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.4% ±4.1 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.6% ±8.2 pts | 6.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Gordon building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Gordon in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 5.4 across Georgia.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Gordon work and get to work?
83.1% of Gordon's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 23.1 minutes.
| Measure | Gordon | Wilkinson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.1% ±6.8 pts | 52.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.6% ±1.8 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 83.1% ±10.6 pts | 80.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.3% ±10.2 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3% ±0.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±5.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.7% ±4.3 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.1 min ±3.9 | 26.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Gordon?
No census tract lies mostly in Gordon; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9603Wilkinson County | 4,325 | $44,318 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Gordon) · Census block assignment files
How does Gordon compare with other places in Georgia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Gordon is the 8,247th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 263rd-most populous of 537 in Georgia.
Gordon ranks 248th of 348 places in Georgia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 263rd | 537 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 272nd | 297 |
| Residents per square mile | 331st | 360 |
| Median household income | 248th | 348 |
| Per capita income | 268th | 357 |
| Median home value | 320th | 346 |
| Median gross rent | 317th | 337 |
| Poverty rate | 98th | 302 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 300th | 343 |
| Median age | 278th | 360 |
| Owner-occupied share | 146th | 354 |
| Travel time to work | 246th | 359 |
Gordon's figures with every place in Georgia (CSV)
Every place in Georgia, sortable · Compare Gordon with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Gordon?
18 of the 57 figures for Gordon on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Gordon are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Gordon.