Gordon County Summary

Life in Gordon County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Gordon County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Gordon County:

  • The population in Gordon County is 57,785.

  • The median home value in Gordon County is $251,537.

  • The median income in Gordon County is $57,555.

  • The median rent in Gordon County is $830.

  • The unemployment rate in Gordon County is 3.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Gordon County is 14.0%.

  • The average high in Gordon County is 77.1° and there are 126.6 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Gordon County

List Of Cities & Towns in Gordon County

Calhoun, GA Population 17,184

Resaca, GA Population 1,363

Fairmount, GA Population 1,213

Plainville, GA Population 314

Ranger, GA Population 57

Map Of Gordon County

Gordon County, GA Weather

  • The average high in Gordon County is 77.1°.

  • There are 88.64 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 126.6 inches of rain each year with 1.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:09 hours of sun each day in Gordon County.

StatGordon County
Mean High77.1
Nice Days88.64
Rainfall126.6
Snowfall1.0
Sunny_hours5:09
77.1°
Average High
126.6
Inches of Rain

Gordon County Photos

Downtown Calhoun Georgia
Source: Public Domain
Calhountrain
Source: Public Domain
Calhouncourthouse
Source: Public Domain
Oakleigh
Source: Public Domain

Gordon County Demographics

Population over time in Gordon County

The current population in Gordon County is 57,785. The population has increased 0.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 57,274 -0.8%
2021 57,756 1.0%
2020 57,202 -

Gender in Gordon County

  • Gordon County is 50.4% female with 29,141 female residents.

  • Gordon County is 49.6% male with 28,644 male residents.

Female
50.4% (29,141)
Male
49.6% (28,644)
Gender Gordon County GA USA
Female 50.4% 51.1% 50.4%
Male 49.6% 48.9% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Gordon County

Gordon County is:

  • 76.0% White with 43,928 White residents.

  • 3.3% African American with 1,904 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 54 American Indian residents.

  • 1.1% Asian with 651 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 48 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 95 Other residents.

  • 2.4% Two Or More with 1,400 Two Or More residents.

  • 16.8% Hispanic with 9,705 Hispanic residents.

White
76.0% (43,928)
African American
3.3% (1,904)
American Indian
0.1% (54)
Asian
1.1% (651)
Hawaiian
0.1% (48)
Other
0.2% (95)
Two Or More
2.4% (1,400)
Hispanic
16.8% (9,705)

Table: Gordon County By Race

Race Gordon County GA USA
White 76.0% 50.8% 58.9%
African American 3.3% 31.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 1.1% 4.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.4% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 16.8% 10.1% 18.7%

Household Income For Gordon County, Georgia

  • 4.6% of households in Gordon County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.3% of households in Gordon County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.6% of households in Gordon County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.8% of households in Gordon County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.5% of households in Gordon County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.0% of households in Gordon County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.8% of households in Gordon County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.2% of households in Gordon County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.3% of households in Gordon County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 6.0% of households in Gordon County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.6% (2,673)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.3% (3,055)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.6% (5,521)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.8% (5,644)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.5% (7,801)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.0% (10,376)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.8% (7,418)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.2% (8,186)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.3% (3,646)
$200,000 or more
6.0% (3,460)
Income Gordon County GA USA
Less than $10,000 4.6% 5.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.3% 3.8% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.6% 7.5% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.8% 7.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.5% 11.2% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.0% 16.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.8% 13.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.2% 16.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.3% 8.1% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 6.0% 10.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Gordon County for adults over 25

  • 10.0% of adults in Gordon County completed < 9th grade.

  • 13.0% of adults in Gordon County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 35.0% of adults in Gordon County completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Gordon County completed some college.

  • 6.0% of adults in Gordon County completed associate's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Gordon County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Gordon County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Gordon County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Gordon County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
9% (5,778)
9-12th Grade
13% (7,512)
High School / GED
35% (20,224)
Some College
20% (11,557)
Associate's Degree
6% (3,467)
Bachelor's Degree
9% (5,200)
Master's Degree
5% (2,889)
Professional Degree
1% (577)
Doctorate Degree
1% (577)
Education Gordon County GA USA
< 9th Grade 9% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 13% 7% 6%
High School / GED 35% 27% 26%
Some College 20% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 6% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 9% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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