Gordo, Alabama

Gordo, Alabama
Town

Location in Pickens County and the state of Alabama
Coordinates: 33°19′17″N 87°54′13″W / 33.32139°N 87.90361°W / 33.32139; -87.90361
Country United States
State Alabama
County Pickens
Government
 • Mayor Craig Patterson
Area
 • Total 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km2)
 • Land 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation 282 ft (86 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 1,750
 • Density 524.1/sq mi (204.5/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC−6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC−5)
ZIP code 35466
Area code 205
FIPS code 01-30736
GNIS feature ID 0119169

Gordo is a town in Pickens County, Alabama, United States. At the 2010 census the population was 1,750, up from 1,677 in 2000. It is the second largest town in Pickens County as of 2010, taking the title from Reform, which it previous held in 1960 and 1970. The town incorporated in 1900.[1]

History

A post office called Gordo has been in operation since 1847.[2] The name of the town likely commemorates the 1847 Battle of Cerro Gordo in the Mexican–American War.[3]

Geography

Gordo is located at 33°19′17″N 87°54′13″W / 33.32139°N 87.90361°W / 33.32139; -87.90361 (33.321461, -87.903729).[4]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.2 square miles (8.3 km2), of which 3.2 square miles (8.3 km2) is land and 0.31% is water.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1910707—
1920642−9.2%
193081126.3%
194093415.2%
19509521.9%
19601,71480.0%
19701,99116.2%
19802,1126.1%
19901,918−9.2%
20001,677−12.6%
20101,7504.4%
Est. 20151,687[5]−3.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
2013 Estimate[7]

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 1,750 people residing in the town. 58.9% were White, 37.8% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.9% from some other race and 2.0% of two or more races. 1.5% were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 1,677 people, 728 households, and 474 families residing in the town. The population density was 527.1 people per square mile (203.6/km²). There were 810 housing units at an average density of 254.6 per square mile (98.3/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 58.91% White, 40.31% Black or African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.30% from other races, and 0.30% from two or more races. 1.25% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 728 households out of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.3% were married couples living together, 17.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.8% were non-families. 33.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the town the age distribution of the population shows 24.2% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 82.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $23,813, and the median income for a family was $35,714. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $21,029 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,937. About 17.5% of families and 23.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.4% of those under age 18 and 19.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Education in Gordo is overseen and governed by the Pickens County Board of Education. Students of Gordo and its surrounding areas are served by Gordo Elementary School and Gordo High School.

Notable people

References

  1. ↑ http://www.encyclopediaofalabama.org/article/h-3293
  2. ↑ "Pickens County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 28 April 2015.
  3. ↑ "Towns have unusual beginning". Cherokee County Herald. February 22, 1989. pp. 7B. Retrieved 28 April 2015.
  4. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  5. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  6. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
  7. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2013". Retrieved June 3, 2014.
  8. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.

Coordinates: 33°19′17″N 87°54′13″W / 33.321461°N 87.903729°W / 33.321461; -87.903729

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