County · Georgia
Gordon County, Georgia
Gordon County, Georgia. Gordon County had 61,701 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.2% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). It holds 5 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 15 census tracts. GEOID 13129.
Gordon County is the county of the Calhoun, GA micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
61,701
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 57,544 · ACS 2020-2024: 59,100
Median household income
$63,650
±$2,284 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$222,900
±$8,389 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$937
±$100 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in Gordon County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 57,544 residents in Gordon County. The Census Bureau estimates 61,701 for July 1, 2025, up 7.2% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 59,100 over 356 square miles of land.
| Measure | Gordon County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 59,100 | 10,940,407 | +1,898 |
| Households | 21,348±427 | 4,074,366 | +787 |
| Average household size | 2.74±0.05 | 2.62 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 23,562±29 | 4,541,835 | +948 |
Gordon County's population since 2000
From 44,104 in 2000 to 61,701 in 2025: up 39.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Gordon County?
Gordon County holds 5 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Calhoun with 20,196 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Gordon County?
The median resident of Gordon County is 38.9 years old; 23.1% are under 18 and 15.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 75.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 16.3%. 7.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Gordon County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.9±0.8 | 37.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.1%±0.1 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.8%±0.3 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 16.3% | 11.0% | +0.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 75.8%±0.2 pts | 49.1% | −1.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.4%±0.5 pts | 30.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.4 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.2%±0.6 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.9%±0.9 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 15.9%±1.3 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.6%±0.9 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 13.2%±1.1 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 15.4%±1.9 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 80.7%±2.2 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.8%±2.2 pts | 34.9% | +4.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.1%±1.4 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 2.7% | – |
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 County earn?
Half of Gordon County's 21,348 households earn less than $63,650 a year (±$2,284), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 the median was $56,446 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $7,204 after inflation. 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Gordon County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,650±$2,284 | $77,353 | +$7,204 |
| Mean household income | $86,559±$4,737 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,658±$1,692 | $40,924 | +$3,008 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.0%±2.5 pts | 13.4% | −6.0 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.0%±4.6 pts | 18.3% | −14.5 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.2%±1.7 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.2%±2.3 pts | 91.0% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 73.9% of Gordon County's occupied homes and renters 26.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $222,900 by its owner (±$8,389). The median renter pays $937 a month including utilities, and 34.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Gordon County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $222,900±$8,389 | $303,300 | +$55,526 |
| Median gross rent | $937±$100 | $1,393 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.6%±7.3 pts | 43.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,387±$71 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.9%±3.2 pts | 65.7% | +8.8 pts |
| Housing units | 23,562±29 | 4,541,835 | +948 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.6%±4.9 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.5%±2.4 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.5%±1.6 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.0%±0.6 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.2%±1.0 pts | 3.9% | – |
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 County building?
Builders took permits for 289 new housing units across Gordon County in 2025 (289 single-family), 4.7 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Gordon County get to work?
82.9% of Gordon County's workers drive alone and 6.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.7%.
| Measure | Gordon County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.3%±2.1 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7%±1.2 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 82.9%±2.3 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.2%±1.6 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.8%±1.4 pts | 15.9% | +2.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.3 min±1.3 | 28.3 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 are Gordon County's census tracts?
Gordon County is divided into 15 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $41,833 (Tract 9703.01) to $86,757 (Tract 9702.02).
| Tract 9701.0113129970101 | 2,905±496 | $82,639 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9701.0213129970102 | 2,367±264 | $59,000 |
| Tract 9702.0113129970201 | 2,528±712 | $63,615 |
| Tract 9702.0213129970202 | 4,818±906 | $86,757 |
| Tract 9703.0113129970301 | 3,576±589 | $41,833 |
| Tract 9703.0213129970302 | 5,520±845 | $63,090 |
| Tract 970413129970400 | 5,829±781 | $75,954 |
| Tract 970513129970500 | 5,104±811 | $64,464 |
| Tract 9706.0113129970601 | 3,921±679 | $59,405 |
| Tract 9706.0213129970602 | 3,712±678 | $52,091 |
| Tract 970713129970700 | 4,738±692 | $53,475 |
| Tract 9708.0113129970801 | 4,184±772 | $57,444 |
| Tract 9708.0213129970802 | 2,090±335 | $57,500 |
| Tract 9709.0113129970901 | 4,805±828 | $80,081 |
| Tract 9709.0213129970902 | 3,003±564 | $69,243 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Gordon County compare with Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 40th of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 46th of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 40th of 159 |
| Median household income | 58th of 159 |
| Median home value | 52nd of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 66th of 157 |
| Poverty rate | 123rd of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 80th of 159 |
| Median age | 94th of 159 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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