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Gordon, GA


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Gordon, Georgia

Gordon, Georgia, in Wilkinson county, is 17 miles E of Macon, Georgia (center to center) and 85 miles SE of Atlanta, Georgia. There are 2,152 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Gordon

In Gordon, about 48% of adults are married. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Gordon. People in the city are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gordon had a median family income of $39,189.

Political Inclinations

Gordon folks tended to give their money ($4,000) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Gordon Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Gordon that were owner-occupied was 77%. Compared to most cities in the state, the city has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Gordon, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Gordon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Gordon Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Gordon, GA

Comparing Gordon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old97
Female Share of the Population86
Racial Diversity71
Well-Paid Single Women78
Well-Paid Single Men57
Senior Citizens46
Age of the Population36
Male Share of the Population35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married26

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income57
College Educated Adults45
People in Middle Class or Better35
People Above Poverty25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use64
Short Commute Times66
Working at Home46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Housing Recently Built74
People Living Alone66
Affordability of Rents55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime68
Low Violent Crime47
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