Gordonville, Alabama facts for kids
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Gordonville, Alabama
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General store in Gordonville, Alabama
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Location of Gordonville in Lowndes County, Alabama.
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 Gordonville, Alabama
Location in Alabama
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Lowndes |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.60 sq mi (14.50 km2) |
| • Land | 5.54 sq mi (14.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) |
| Elevation | 210 ft (60 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 245 |
| • Density | 44.21/sq mi (17.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 334 |
| FIPS code | 01-30808 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406593 |
Gordonville is a small town in Lowndes County, Alabama, in the United States. It officially became a town on January 20, 1990. In 2010, 326 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 245. Gordonville is part of the larger Montgomery area.
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Gordonville's Location and Size
Gordonville is a small town. It covers about 5.7 square miles (14.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.04 square miles (0.15 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Gordonville?
The number of people living in Gordonville has changed over the years.
- In 2000, there were 318 people.
- In 2010, the population grew slightly to 326 people.
- By 2020, the population was 245 people.
People and Their Backgrounds
The United States Census collects information about people living in towns like Gordonville. This helps us understand the community better.
In 2010, most people in Gordonville were Black or African American (94.79%). A smaller group was White (5.21%). There were no people of Native American, Asian, or Pacific Islander backgrounds recorded.
By 2020, the population changed a bit. The majority were still Black or African American (94.29%). The number of White residents was very small (0.41%). Interestingly, some people identified as Mixed Race (4.08%) in 2020. A small number (1.22%) were Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
In 2000, there were 112 households in Gordonville. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 30% of these households had children under 18. Many households were families, with 39% being married couples. About 23% of households were people living alone.
Age Groups in Gordonville
The town has people of all ages. In 2000:
- About 28% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 25% were adults between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 16% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Gordonville was 35 years.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Gordonville was about $10,278 per year. For families, it was around $21,250. This means that many people in Gordonville had lower incomes. About 42% of the population lived below the poverty line. This included many children and older adults.
Famous People from Gordonville
- Francis Gordon Caffey was a United States federal judge. He was an important person from Gordonville.
See also
In Spanish: Gordonville (Alabama) para niños
