Gordon is a very small city located in the state of Georgia. With a population of 1,742 people and two associated neighborhoods, Gordon is the 273rd largest community in Georgia.Because occupations involving physical labor dominate the local economy, Gordon is generally considered to be a blue-collar town. 46.20% of the Gordon workforce is employed in blue-collar occupations, compared to the national average of 27.7%. Overall, Gordon is a city of transportation and shipping workers, sales and office workers, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Gordon who work in office and administrative support (15.22%), healthcare suport services (8.97%), and law enforcement and fire fighting (5.98%). Residents will find that the city is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Gordon is worth considering.In Gordon, just 12.62% of people have at least a bachelor's degree, which is quite a bit lower than the national average for cities and towns of 21.84%. The per capita income in Gordon in 2022 was $26,415, which is middle income relative to Georgia, and lower middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $105,660 for a family of four. However, Gordon contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Gordon is an extremely ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Gordon home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Gordon residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Gordon include English, Irish, German, African, and European. The most common language spoken in Gordon is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.
