Gorman, Texas

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Gorman, Texas
City
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Location of Gorman, Texas
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Coordinates: 32°12′43″N98°40′17″W / 32.21194°N 98.67139°W / 32.21194; -98.67139
Country United States
State Texas
County Eastland
Area
[1]
 • Total1.64 sq mi (4.26 km2)
 • Land1.64 sq mi (4.26 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,453 ft (443 m)
Population
 (2020) [2]
 • Total976
 • Density629.95/sq mi (243.19/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
76454
Area code 254
FIPS code 48-30308 [3]
GNIS feature ID1336742 [4]
Website www.gormantx.com

Gorman is a city in Eastland County, Texas, United States. Its population was 976 at the 2020 census, [2] down from 1,083 at the 2010 census. [5]

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Geography

Gorman is located in southeastern Eastland County at 32°12′43″N98°40′17″W / 32.21194°N 98.67139°W / 32.21194; -98.67139 (32.211956, –98.671281). [6] Texas State Highway 6 passes through the community, leading northwest 20 miles (32 km) to Eastland, the county seat, and southeast 11 miles (18 km) to De Leon.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.7 square miles (4.3 km2), all land. [1]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1910 963—
1920 3,200232.3%
1930 1,154−63.9%
1940 1,1570.3%
1950 1,31713.8%
1960 1,142−13.3%
1970 1,2368.2%
1980 1,2581.8%
1990 1,2902.5%
2000 1,236−4.2%
2010 1,083−12.4%
2020 976−9.9%
U.S. Decennial Census [7]

2020 census

Gorman racial composition [8]
(NH = Non-Hispanic) [lower-alpha 1]
RaceNumberPercentage
White (NH)56457.79%
Black or African American (NH)40.41%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH)20.2%
Asian (NH)10.1%
Pacific Islander (NH)40.41%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH)272.77%
Hispanic or Latino 37438.32%
Total976

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 976 people, 501 households, and 331 families residing in the city.

2000 census

As of the census [3] of 2000, 1,236 people, 474 households, and 310 families were residing in the city. The population density was 750.7 inhabitants per square mile (289.8/km2). The 569 housing units averaged 345.6/sq mi (133.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 80.42% White, 0.08% African American, 0.89% Native American, 17.72% from other races, and 0.89% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 29.13% of the population.

Of the 474 households, 33.1% had children under 18 living with them, 51.1% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.4% were not families. About 32.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.1% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.53, and the average family size was 3.24.

In the city, the age distribution was 28.2% under 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 20.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,758, and for a family was $32,431. Males had a median income of $25,800 versus $18,417 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,906. 16.3% of the population and 10.1% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 20.4% of those under the age of 18 and 19.6% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Education

The city is served by the Gorman Independent School District.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, Gorman has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps. [10]

Notable person

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References

  1. 1 2 "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. 1 2 "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2020 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Gorman city, Texas". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved February 9, 2024.
  3. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ↑ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Gorman city, Texas". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 24, 2016.
  6. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  7. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
  9. ↑ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
  10. ↑ Climate Summary for Gorman, Texas
  1. ↑ Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race. [9]
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