Gorman is a CDP located in Durham County North Carolina. Gorman has a 2024 population of 1,550. Gorman is currently growing at a rate of 2.51% annually and its population has increased by 58.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 979 in 2020.
The average household income in Gorman is $73,842 with a poverty rate of 18.52%. The median age in Gorman is 39.8 years: 38.3 years for males, and 41.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gorman was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 554 | 38.29% |
| Other race | 393 | 27.16% |
| Two or more races | 298 | 20.59% |
| Black or African American | 136 | 9.4% |
| Native American | 66 | 4.56% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 442 | 3.27 | 60.6 | 39.4 |
| Married | 270 | 3.43 | 74.8 | 25.2 |
| Female | 66 | 3.11 | 0 | 100 |
| Non Family | 57 | 0 | 71.9 | 28.1 |
| Male | 49 | 5.27 | 51 | 49 |
3.37
Average Family Size
3.27
Average Household Size
60.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 65 | 6.84% |
| Associates Degree | 47 | 4.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 123 | 12.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 51 | 5.37% |
| High School Graduate | 96 | 10.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 419 | 44.11% |
| Some College | 149 | 15.68% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 495 | 76 | 28 |
| White | 294 | 229 | 97 |
| 2+ Races | 218 | 84 | 51 |
| Other Race | 160 | 23 | 0 |
| Black | 105 | 105 | 26 |
| Native American | 33 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 32.99%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,782 | $30,792 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,351 | $31,778 | $35,670 |
| Some College | $36,629 | $0 | $35,714 |
$32,351
Average Earnings
$31,778
Average Male
$35,670
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
51.07% of Gorman residents speak only English, while 48.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 48.93% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 822 | 268 | 32.6% |
| Multiple | 298 | 134 | 44.97% |
| Other | 393 | 134 | 34.1% |
18.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.58%
Male Poverty Rate
20.97%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gorman is Multiple, with 44.97% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gorman is Hispanic, with 32.6% 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 79.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.32% |
| High School | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 23.08% |
| Male Employed | 19.64% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $69,233 |
| Households | $56,094 | $73,842 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $49,344 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.8%
Male Marriage Rate
57.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
52
Number of Veterans
52
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 28 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 28 |
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 28 | 12.84% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 5.14% |
| Black | 24 | 22.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
53.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.5%
Labor Force Participation
59.9%
Employment Rate
2.5%
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
49.07%
Born in Gorman
56.32%
Native Born
43.68%
Foreign Born
40.91%
Non Citizen
2.76%
Naturalized
56.32% of Gorman residents were born in the United States, with 49.07% having been born in North Carolina. 40.91% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,550 | 38 | 2.51% |
| 2023 | 1,512 | 39 | 2.65% |
| 2022 | 1,473 | 422 | 40.15% |
| 2021 | 1,051 | 72 | 7.35% |
| 2020 | 979 | -166 | -14.5% |
| 2019 | 1,145 | 239 | 26.38% |
| 2018 | 906 | 99 | 12.27% |
| 2017 | 807 | -134 | -14.24% |
| 2016 | 941 | -369 | -28.17% |
| 2015 | 1,310 | 195 | 17.49% |
| 2014 | 1,115 | 96 | 9.42% |
| 2013 | 1,019 | 122 | 13.6% |
| 2012 | 897 | -46 | -4.88% |
| 2011 | 943 | -68 | -6.73% |
| 2010 | 1,011 | 0 | 0% |