Gordon is a city located in Sheridan County Nebraska. Gordon has a 2024 population of 1,426. Gordon is currently declining at a rate of -1.25% annually and its population has decreased by -4.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,497 in 2020.
The average household income in Gordon is $70,729 with a poverty rate of 13.39%. The median age in Gordon is 40.8 years: 37.4 years for males, and 43.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gordon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,245 | 73.36% |
| Native American | 231 | 13.61% |
| Two or more races | 88 | 5.19% |
| Other race | 64 | 3.77% |
| Black or African American | 53 | 3.12% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.94% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 652 | 2.54 | 70.1 | 29.9 |
| Married | 338 | 3.02 | 79.9 | 20.1 |
| Non Family | 189 | 1.13 | 66.1 | 33.9 |
| Male | 66 | 2.95 | 65.2 | 34.8 |
| Female | 59 | 3.8 | 32.2 | 67.8 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
70.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 135 | 12.11% |
| Associates Degree | 65 | 5.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 182 | 16.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 43 | 3.86% |
| High School Graduate | 331 | 29.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21 | 1.88% |
| Some College | 338 | 30.31% |
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 | 865 | 787 | 213 |
| Native American | 117 | 70 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 69 | 41 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 45 | 39 | 3 |
| Other Race | 43 | 43 | 0 |
| Black | 31 | 6 | 0 |
| Asian | 14 | 14 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,510 | $57,292 | $50,365 |
| Graduate Degree | $93,750 | $0 | $74,375 |
| High School Graduate | $34,375 | $45,179 | $29,083 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,063 | $0 | $18,828 |
| Overall | $37,098 | $46,060 | $32,500 |
| Some College | $34,145 | $43,636 | $30,938 |
$37,098
Average Earnings
$46,060
Average Male
$32,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.69% of Gordon residents speak only English, while 3.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,209 | 94 | 7.78% |
| Black | 53 | 47 | 88.68% |
| Native | 231 | 39 | 16.88% |
| Multiple | 83 | 38 | 45.78% |
| Hispanic | 112 | 38 | 33.93% |
13.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.05%
Male Poverty Rate
11.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gordon is Black, with 88.68% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gordon is White, with 7.78% 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 19.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.22%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.1% |
| High School | 17.45% |
| Some College | 5.45% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.33% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 6.99% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 62.5% |
| Female Employed | 5.63% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,932 | $80,743 |
| Households | $56,161 | $70,729 |
| Married Families | $67,237 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,417 | $42,363 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.5%
Male Marriage Rate
51.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
151
Number of Veterans
128
Male Veterans
23
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 60 |
| First Gulf War | 27 |
| Second Gulf War | 22 |
| Korea | 19 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 45 |
| 65 to 74 | 39 |
| 35 to 54 | 33 |
| 55 to 64 | 22 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 145 | 15.56% |
| Native American | 6 | 3.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.99%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.7%
Labor Force Participation
56.8%
Employment Rate
3.2%
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
53.15%
Born in Gordon
98%
Native Born
2%
Foreign Born
1.06%
Non Citizen
0.94%
Naturalized
98% of Gordon residents were born in the United States, with 53.15% having been born in Nebraska. 1.06% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,337 | -18 | -1.33% |
| 2028 | 1,355 | -18 | -1.31% |
| 2027 | 1,373 | -17 | -1.22% |
| 2026 | 1,390 | -18 | -1.28% |
| 2025 | 1,408 | -18 | -1.26% |
| 2024 | 1,426 | -18 | -1.25% |
| 2023 | 1,444 | -23 | -1.57% |
| 2022 | 1,467 | -24 | -1.61% |
| 2021 | 1,491 | -6 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 1,497 | -17 | -1.12% |
| 2019 | 1,514 | 15 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1,499 | -39 | -2.54% |
| 2017 | 1,538 | 10 | 0.65% |
| 2016 | 1,528 | 2 | 0.13% |
| 2015 | 1,526 | -9 | -0.59% |
| 2014 | 1,535 | 8 | 0.52% |
| 2013 | 1,527 | -40 | -2.55% |
| 2012 | 1,567 | -10 | -0.63% |
| 2011 | 1,577 | -23 | -1.44% |
| 2010 | 1,600 | 0 | 0% |