Gordon City, Nebraska
As of the census of 2000, there were 1756 residents, 733 households, and 468 families in the city. The population density was 1881 people per square mile (726.26/kmē), giving it the 66th most densely populated city among the Nebraska. There were 825 housing units at an average density of 887.1 per square mile (342.51/kmē). The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.97. In the city Population was distributed with 27.4% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 21.1% from 25 to 44, 21% from 45 to 64, and 23.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 84.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.3 males. The median age was 40.7 years, The median age of males and females living in Gordon City was 37.8 and 43.4 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 1446 White, Black or African American, 271 American Indian, 5 Asian, 1 Native Hawaiian, 28 from two or more races and 5 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $27896, it is the 157th poorest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $35139, making its Nebraska's 155th lowest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $14105, it is Nebraska's 142nd poorest city by per capita income. The median income was $16250, Males have a median income of $20240 versus $12460 for females.
In 2000, 456 pupils and students, of which 51.97% are male and 48.03% are female, 25.97% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 7.68% nursery or pri school, 4.82% kindergarten, 49.78% elementary school, 25.44% high school and 12.28% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1756 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1756 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1748 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1685 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1671 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1616 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1609 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1565 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1535 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1523 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1499 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 18 | 17 | 35 |
| Kindergarten | 12 | 10 | 22 |
| Elementary school | 121 | 106 | 227 |
| High school | 61 | 55 | 116 |
| College or graduate school | 25 | 31 | 56 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon city, Nebraska | $27896 | $35139 | $14105 |
| Sheridan County, Nebraska | $29484 | $35167 | $14844 |
| Nebraska, United States | $39250 | $48032 | $19613 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |