Gurdon is a city located in Clark County Arkansas. Gurdon has a 2024 population of 1,834. Gurdon is currently declining at a rate of -0.11% annually and its population has decreased by -0.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,842 in 2020.
The average household income in Gurdon is $50,408 with a poverty rate of 12.53%. The median age in Gurdon is 37.5 years: 37.6 years for males, and 37.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gurdon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 967 | 54.42% |
| Black or African American | 645 | 36.3% |
| Other race | 130 | 7.32% |
| Two or more races | 24 | 1.35% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.62% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 768 | 2.29 | 58.9 | 41.1 |
| Non Family | 402 | 1.05 | 43 | 57 |
| Married | 249 | 3 | 79.9 | 20.1 |
| Female | 109 | 4.9 | 66.1 | 33.9 |
| Male | 8 | 6.63 | 100 | 0 |
3.46
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
58.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 118 | 10.32% |
| Associates Degree | 81 | 7.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 134 | 11.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 48 | 4.2% |
| High School Graduate | 376 | 32.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 104 | 9.1% |
| Some College | 282 | 24.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 558 | 482 | 127 |
| Black | 456 | 372 | 55 |
| Hispanic | 120 | 62 | 0 |
| Other Race | 91 | 33 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 22.76%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $32,222 | $32,118 | $33,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $10,882 | $0 | $10,882 |
| High School Graduate | $35,500 | $36,500 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $46,058 | $47,596 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,701 | $47,737 | $27,734 |
| Some College | $29,325 | $53,500 | $27,839 |
$31,701
Average Earnings
$47,737
Average Male
$27,734
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.51% of Gurdon residents speak only English, while 17.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 807 | 123 | 15.24% |
| Black | 624 | 88 | 14.1% |
| Multiple | 24 | 5 | 20.83% |
| Native | 11 | 4 | 36.36% |
| Hispanic | 316 | 4 | 1.27% |
12.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.49%
Male Poverty Rate
14.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gurdon is Native, with 36.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gurdon is Hispanic, with 1.27% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 22.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.02% |
| Some College | 16.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.04% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 9.06% |
| Male Unemployed | 5.13% |
| Male Employed | 4.26% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,071 | $69,426 |
| Households | $45,769 | $50,408 |
| Married Families | $80,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,056 | $32,247 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.6%
Male Marriage Rate
41.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
46
Number of Veterans
46
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 16 |
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 75+ | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40 | 6.22% |
| Black | 6 | 1.32% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
36.96%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57%
Labor Force Participation
51.6%
Employment Rate
9.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
69.72%
Born in Gurdon
94.88%
Native Born
5.12%
Foreign Born
5.12%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
94.88% of Gurdon residents were born in the United States, with 69.72% having been born in Arkansas. 5.12% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,824 | -2 | -0.11% |
| 2028 | 1,826 | -2 | -0.11% |
| 2027 | 1,828 | -2 | -0.11% |
| 2026 | 1,830 | -2 | -0.11% |
| 2025 | 1,832 | -2 | -0.11% |
| 2024 | 1,834 | -2 | -0.11% |
| 2023 | 1,836 | -3 | -0.16% |
| 2022 | 1,839 | -3 | -0.16% |
| 2021 | 1,842 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 1,842 | -258 | -12.29% |
| 2019 | 2,100 | -8 | -0.38% |
| 2018 | 2,108 | -12 | -0.57% |
| 2017 | 2,120 | -36 | -1.67% |
| 2016 | 2,156 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2015 | 2,155 | -11 | -0.51% |
| 2014 | 2,166 | -21 | -0.96% |
| 2013 | 2,187 | -23 | -1.04% |
| 2012 | 2,210 | -7 | -0.32% |
| 2011 | 2,217 | -14 | -0.63% |
| 2010 | 2,231 | 0 | 0% |