Gorman, Texas facts for kids
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Gorman, Texas
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Location of Gorman, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Eastland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.64 sq mi (4.26 km2) |
| • Land | 1.64 sq mi (4.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,450 ft (440 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 976 |
| • Density | 629.95/sq mi (243.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76454
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| Area code(s) | 254 |
| FIPS code | 48-30308 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410625 |
Gorman is a small city in Eastland County, Texas, United States. In 2020, about 976 people lived there. This number was a bit lower than in 2010, when 1,083 people called Gorman home.
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Where is Gorman?
Gorman is located in the southeastern part of Eastland County. A main road, Texas State Highway 6, goes right through the city. If you travel northwest on this highway for about 20 miles, you'll reach Eastland, which is the county seat. Going southeast for about 11 miles will take you to De Leon.
The city covers a total area of about 4.3 square kilometers (or 1.64 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
What's the weather like?
Gorman has a type of weather called a humid subtropical climate. This means the summers are usually hot and humid, while the winters are generally mild to cool.
People in Gorman
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 963 | — | |
| 1920 | 3,200 | 232.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,154 | −63.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,157 | 0.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,317 | 13.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,142 | −13.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,236 | 8.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,258 | 1.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,290 | 2.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,236 | −4.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,083 | −12.4% | |
| 2020 | 976 | −9.9% | |
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Every ten years, the United States counts its population in something called a census. This helps us understand how many people live in different places and what groups they belong to.
Gorman's Population in 2020
According to the 2020 census, 976 people lived in Gorman. There were 501 households and 331 families.
Most people in Gorman, about 57.79%, identified as White (not Hispanic). About 38.32% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino. Other groups, like Black or African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander people, also live in Gorman, making up smaller parts of the population. About 2.77% of residents identified as being of mixed race.
Schools in Gorman
Students in Gorman attend schools that are part of the Gorman Independent School District.
Famous People from Gorman
- George Cumby was an NFL linebacker.
- Joe Isbell was an NFL offensive guard.
See also
In Spanish: Gorman (Texas) para niños
