Gorman, Texas Explained

Official Name:Gorman, Texas
Settlement Type:City
Mapsize:250px
Image Map1:Eastland County Gorman.svg
Mapsize1:250px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Texas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Eastland
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:4.26
Area Land Km2:4.26
Area Water Km2:0.00
Area Total Sq Mi:1.64
Area Land Sq Mi:1.64
Area Water Sq Mi:0.00
Population As Of:2020
Population Footnotes:[2]
Population Total:976
Population Density Km2:243.19
Population Density Sq Mi:629.95
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation M:443
Elevation Ft:1453
Coordinates:32.2119°N -98.6714°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:76454
Area Code:254
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:48-30308[3]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:1336742[4]

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]

Geography

Gorman is located in southeastern Eastland County at 32.2119°N -98.6714°W (32.211956, –98.671281).[6] Texas State Highway 6 passes through the community, leading northwest to Eastland, the county seat, and southeast to De Leon.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.3sqkm, all land.[1]

Demographics

2020 census

Gorman racial composition[7]
(NH = Non-Hispanic)!Race!Number!Percentage
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 Latino37438.32%
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 of 2000, 1,236 people, 474 households, and 310 families were residing in the city. The population density was 750.7sp=usNaNsp=us. The 569 housing units averaged 345.6/sq mi (133.1/km). 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.[8]

Notable person

References

  1. Web site: 2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. August 7, 2020.
  2. Web site: Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2020 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Gorman city, Texas . . February 9, 2024.
  3. Web site: U.S. Census website . . 2008-01-31 .
  4. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
  5. Web site: Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Gorman city, Texas. U.S. Census Bureau. American Factfinder. March 24, 2016. https://archive.today/20200213082706/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US4830308. February 13, 2020. dead.
  6. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. 2011-04-23. 2011-02-12.
  7. Web site: Explore Census Data . 2022-05-21 . data.census.gov.
  8. http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=646314&cityname=Gorman%2C+Texas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Gorman, Texas

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