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Who Lives Here

Gordo Demographics

Education

High School

35%

Associate's

24%

Bachelor's

5%

Master's

2%

Doctorate

34%

Family Size

2 people

42%

3 people

24%

4 people

22%

5 people

9%

6+ people

3%

Household Income

0-50k

55%

50-100k

23%

100-150k

12%

150-200k

8%

200k+

1%

Age

0-10

10%

10-20

14%

20-45

26%

45-65

27%

65+

22%

Getting Around Gordo

Gordo Transportation

Commute Time

0-15 Mins

12%

15-30 Mins

19%

30-40 Mins

39%

40-60 Mins

28%

60+ Mins

3%

Gordo Education

Schools

Top Schools in Gordo

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Living in Gordo, AL

The small town of Gordo, Alabama is home to slightly less than 2,000 people. Retirees should feel right at home, as they account for 19% of the population compared to 14% nationally, while young professionals are less well-represented. Renters tend to be in the minority in the town, and 70% of residents own their homes. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the town boasts a relatively low average rent of $510 per month. Over the course of a year, renters in Gordo will save around $3,600 compared to the state average.

Gordo has a high concentration of residents over the age of 25 with a high school degree or equivalent (29%) compared to the national average. Further, 6% possess a Bachelor's degree and 2% have earned a Master's degree or Doctorate. Nine percent of the population in Gordo works in manufacturing, making it the most common industry. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many residents work in transportation, as 8% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any profession. With an average annual income of about $53K, Gordo workers earn less than the average Alabama resident. The town's average income also trails the national average ($73,345).

Gordo residents have an average commute of about 32 minutes. Driving is the prevailing means of commuting to work, chosen by 31% of commuters, while public transit isn't used extensively. Not many residents commute to work on foot.