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Gordon, PA


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Gordon, Pennsylvania

Gordon, Pennsylvania, in Schuylkill county, is 35 miles NW of Reading, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 82 miles NW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. There are 781 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Gordon

In Gordon, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gordon had a median family income of $40,714.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Gordon Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Gordon that were owner-occupied was 83%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. Compared to most towns in the state, Gordon has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Gordon, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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

Comparative Profile of Gordon, PA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population79
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Age of the Population64
Well-Paid Single Men65
Senior Citizens53
Female Share of the Population42
Racial Diversity23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size68
Portion of People Married57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better65
People Above Poverty54
Median Family Income55
College Educated Adults44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Short Commute Times55
Working at Home45
Walking and Biking to Work32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone86
Affordability of Rents78
Affordability of Property Taxes69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Housing Recently Built12
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