Gordo, Alabama facts for kids
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Gordo, Alabama
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Location of Gordo in Pickens County, Alabama
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Alabama | ||
| County | Pickens | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 3.26 sq mi (8.44 km2) | ||
| • Land | 3.25 sq mi (8.42 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 282 ft (86 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 1,628 | ||
| • Density | 496.16/sq mi (191.58/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
35466
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| Area code | 205, 659 | ||
| FIPS code | 01-30736 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0119169 | ||
Gordo is a small town in Pickens County, Alabama, USA. In 2020, about 1,628 people lived there. This was a bit less than the 1,750 people in 2010. Gordo is the second-largest town in Pickens County, after Aliceville. The town officially became a town in the year 1900.
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History of Gordo
Gordo has had a post office since 1847. The town's name probably comes from the Battle of Cerro Gordo. This important battle happened in 1847 during the Mexican–American War.
Where is Gordo Located?
Gordo is located in west central Alabama. It sits along U.S. Route 82. This road goes through the town from northwest to southeast.
You can travel southeast about 22 miles (35 km) to Northport. It's also 23 miles (37 km) to Tuscaloosa. If you go northwest, it's 8 miles (13 km) to Reform. It's about 37 miles (60 km) to Columbus, Mississippi.
Alabama State Route 86 goes west 14 miles (23 km) to Carrollton. Carrollton is the main town for Pickens County. Alabama State Route 159 goes north 31 miles (50 km) to Fayette.
The town covers a total area of about 3.2 square miles (8.4 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land.
People Living in Gordo
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 707 | — | |
| 1920 | 642 | −9.2% | |
| 1930 | 811 | 26.3% | |
| 1940 | 934 | 15.2% | |
| 1950 | 952 | 1.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,714 | 80.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,991 | 16.2% | |
| 1980 | 2,112 | 6.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,918 | −9.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,677 | −12.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,750 | 4.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,628 | −7.0% | |
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In 2010, there were 1,750 people living in Gordo. Most people were White (58.9%) or African American (37.8%). A small number of people were from other backgrounds. About 1.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, there were 1,677 people and 728 households. About 28% of households had children under 18. The average household had 2.30 people. The average family had 2.92 people.
The median age in Gordo was 41 years old. This means half the people were younger than 41 and half were older. About 24% of the population was under 18 years old.
Education in Gordo
The Pickens County Board of Education manages schools in Gordo. Students in Gordo attend two main schools. These are Gordo Elementary School and Gordo High School.
Famous People from Gordo
- Larry Blakeney: A former football player for Auburn. He was also a head coach at Troy University.
- Charles W. Davis: A hero from World War II. He received the Medal of Honor.
- Verdo Elmore: A former professional baseball player. He played for the St. Louis Browns.
- Wayne Davis: A former NFL Linebacker. He holds the record for most tackles at the University of Alabama.
See also
In Spanish: Gordo (Alabama) para niños
