Gordon, Georgia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gordon, Georgia
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Location in Wilkinson County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Wilkinson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.45 sq mi (14.11 km2) |
| • Land | 5.39 sq mi (13.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) |
| Elevation | 348 ft (106 m) |
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| • Total | 1,783 |
| • Density | 330.80/sq mi (127.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
31031
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| Area code(s) | 478 |
| FIPS code | 13-33980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0356053 |
Gordon is a small city located in Wilkinson County, Georgia, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,783 people lived there. It's a great place to learn about history and how towns grow!
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Gordon's Early Days: A Look Back
Gordon was started in 1843. It began as a "depot," which is like a station or a storage place for goods, on the Central of Georgia Railway. This railway was very important for moving things around.
The city got its name from William Washington Gordon. He was an important person who worked for the railroad.
Where is Gordon? Gordon's Location and Size
Gordon is located in the state of Georgia. The United States Census Bureau helps us know facts about places. They say that Gordon covers a total area of about 5.5 square miles (14.11 square kilometers).
Most of this area is land, about 5.4 square miles (13.96 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.15 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Gordon? Gordon's People
The number of people living in Gordon has changed over the years. This information comes from the U.S. Decennial Census, which counts everyone in the country every ten years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 343 | — | |
| 1900 | 509 | — | |
| 1910 | 702 | 37.9% | |
| 1920 | 1,081 | 54.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,199 | 10.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,524 | 27.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,761 | 15.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,793 | 1.8% | |
| 1970 | 2,553 | 42.4% | |
| 1980 | 2,768 | 8.4% | |
| 1990 | 2,468 | −10.8% | |
| 2000 | 2,152 | −12.8% | |
| 2010 | 2,017 | −6.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,783 | −11.6% | |
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The table below shows the different groups of people living in Gordon as of the 2020 census. This helps us understand the community better.
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 753 | 42.23% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 944 | 52.94% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.06% |
| Other/Mixed | 53 | 2.97% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 | 1.79% |
In 2020, there were 1,783 people living in Gordon. They lived in 714 different homes, and 410 of these were families.
Famous Faces from Gordon
Some interesting people have come from Gordon, Georgia!
- Jim Williams was a "preservationist." This means he worked to protect and save old buildings and historical places.
See also
In Spanish: Gordon (Georgia) para niños
