Gorman is a city located in Eastland County Texas. Gorman has a 2024 population of 987. Gorman is currently growing at a rate of 0.3% annually and its population has increased by 1.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 975 in 2020.
The average household income in Gorman is $43,154 with a poverty rate of 40.94%. The median age in Gorman is 35.8 years: 35.3 years for males, and 38.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gorman was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,031 | 83.28% |
| Two or more races | 173 | 13.97% |
| Black or African American | 28 | 2.26% |
| Other race | 6 | 0.48% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 420 | 2.89 | 51.9 | 48.1 |
| Married | 205 | 3.44 | 62 | 38 |
| Female | 101 | 2.94 | 25.7 | 74.3 |
| Non Family | 95 | 1.16 | 48.4 | 51.6 |
| Male | 19 | 5.37 | 100 | 0 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.89
Average Household Size
51.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 108 | 14.17% |
| Associates Degree | 46 | 6.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 41 | 5.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 24 | 3.15% |
| High School Graduate | 198 | 25.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 126 | 16.54% |
| Some College | 219 | 28.74% |
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 | 546 | 410 | 31 |
| Hispanic | 176 | 89 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 88 | 29 | 0 |
| Black | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 | 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 black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,982 | $0 | $46,518 |
| Graduate Degree | $48,375 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,857 | $46,328 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,500 | $39,615 | $20,481 |
| Some College | $32,188 | $58,083 | $21,488 |
$29,500
Average Earnings
$39,615
Average Male
$20,481
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.59% of Gorman residents speak only English, while 22.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 22.24% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 797 | 368 | 46.17% |
| Hispanic | 331 | 116 | 35.05% |
| Multiple | 173 | 101 | 58.38% |
40.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
40.1%
Male Poverty Rate
41.73%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gorman is Multiple, with 58.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gorman is Hispanic, with 35.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 41.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 64.18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51.15% |
| Some College | 46.12% |
| High School | 36.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.69% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 91.89% |
| Female Employed | 21.11% |
| Male Employed | 8.18% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $31,477 | $47,278 |
| Households | $24,138 | $43,154 |
| Married Families | $48,967 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,188 | $19,931 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.1%
Male Marriage Rate
49.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
88
Number of Veterans
88
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 58 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| Vietnam | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 57 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
| 75+ | 8 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88 | 12.43% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 6.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
68.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
84.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.8%
Labor Force Participation
45.8%
Employment Rate
8.1%
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
69.63%
Born in Gorman
92.25%
Native Born
7.75%
Foreign Born
6.62%
Non Citizen
1.13%
Naturalized
92.25% of Gorman residents were born in the United States, with 69.63% having been born in Texas. 6.62% 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 | 1,002 | 3 | 0.3% |
| 2028 | 999 | 3 | 0.3% |
| 2027 | 996 | 3 | 0.3% |
| 2026 | 993 | 3 | 0.3% |
| 2025 | 990 | 3 | 0.3% |
| 2024 | 987 | 3 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 984 | 4 | 0.41% |
| 2022 | 980 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 979 | 4 | 0.41% |
| 2020 | 975 | -54 | -5.25% |
| 2019 | 1,029 | 3 | 0.29% |
| 2018 | 1,026 | -5 | -0.48% |
| 2017 | 1,031 | 4 | 0.39% |
| 2016 | 1,027 | 7 | 0.69% |
| 2015 | 1,020 | -31 | -2.95% |
| 2014 | 1,051 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1,051 | -13 | -1.22% |
| 2012 | 1,064 | -11 | -1.02% |
| 2011 | 1,075 | -9 | -0.83% |
| 2010 | 1,084 | 0 | 0% |