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Palo Pinto County

Population in July 2008: 467. Population change since 2000: +3.5%
 

Males: 207  (44.3%)
Females: 260  (55.7%)

Median resident age:  41.4 years
Texas median age:  32.3 years

Zip codes: 76453.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $46,112 (it was $33,056 in 2000)
Gordon:  $46,112
Texas:  $47,548

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $24,687
Gordon:  $24,687
Texas:  $23,938

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $71,807 (it was $39,100 in 2000)
Gordon:  $71,807
Texas:  $120,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $86,168; Detached houses: $90,425; Mobile homes: $30,804
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Races in Gordon:

  • White Non-Hispanic (92.9%)
  • Hispanic (5.1%)
  • American Indian (1.6%)
  • Other race (1.1%)
  • Two or more races (1.1%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

2008 cost of living index in Gordon: 73.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)


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Ancestries: United States (28.8%), Irish (10.6%), English (7.8%), German (4.0%), Polish (2.2%), Scotch-Irish (2.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 988 feet

Land area: 0.97 square miles.

Population density: 484 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Gordon

  • High school or higher: 78.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.1%
  • Unemployed: 1.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 27.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Gordon city

  • Never married: 19.1%
  • Now married: 59.9%
  • Separated: 2.4%
  • Widowed: 12.6%
  • Divorced: 5.9%

9 residents are foreign born

This city:  2.0%
Texas:  13.9%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this city in early 2007.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Gordon:  0.9% ($344)
Texas:  1.8% ($1,393)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fort Worth, TX (61.6 miles , pop. 534,694).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (93.6 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Mingus, TX (1.8 miles ), Strawn, TX (2.8 miles ), Palo Pinto-Santo, TX (3.2 miles ), Morgan Mill-Bluff Dale, TX (3.7 miles ), Lipan, TX (4.3 miles ), Ranger, TX (4.3 miles ), Mineral Wells, TX (4.9 miles ), Stephenville, TX (4.9 miles ).

Latitude: 32.54 N, Longitude: 98.37 W

Area code: 254

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Population change in the 1990s: -14 (-3.0%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (18%)
  • Truck transportation (7%)
  • Educational services (7%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Utilities (5%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)
  • Plastics and rubber products (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (23%)
  • Gasoline stations (13%)
  • Accommodation and food services (12%)
  • Health care (6%)
  • Private households (6%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (13%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (12%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6%)
  • Top executives (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (11%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (9%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Cashiers (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)



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Gordon-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Texas state average. It is 155% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/12/1982, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 9.1 miles away from the Gordon city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/25/1990, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 35.2 miles away from the city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


Gordon-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Texas state average. It is 99% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/31/2008 at 05:01:54, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 80.4 miles away from Gordon center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Gordon:
  • HARRIS METHODIST ERATH COUNTY (about 22 miles; STEPHENVILLE, TX)
  • PALO PINTO GENERAL HOSPITAL (about 24 miles; MINERAL WELLS, TX)
  • EASTLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 28 miles; EASTLAND, TX)

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Gordon:
  • TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY (about 25 miles; STEPHENVILLE, TX; Full-time enrollment: 6,068)
  • TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE (about 63 miles; FT WORTH, TX; FT enrollment: 15,454)
  • TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY (about 65 miles; FT WORTH, TX; FT enrollment: 7,032)
  • SOUTHWESTERN BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY (about 65 miles; FT WORTH, TX; FT enrollment: 2,253)
  • TEXAS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY (about 66 miles; FT WORTH, TX; FT enrollment: 2,403)
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON (about 73 miles; ARLINGTON, TX; FT enrollment: 15,467)
  • ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY (about 79 miles; ABILENE, TX; FT enrollment: 4,380)
Public high school in Gordon:
  • GORDON SCHOOL (Students: 197; Location: 112 RUSK; Grades: KG-12; Our rating: 44)
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Drinking water stations with addresses in Gordon and their reported violations in the past:

BARTON WSC (Population served: 765, Purch_surface_water):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2006 and JUN-2006, Contaminant: TTHM
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between OCT-2004 and DEC-2004, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (JAN-18-2005)
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2004 and SEP-2004, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-27-2004), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-27-2004)
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2004 and JUN-2004, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-10-2004), St Formal NOV issued (MAY-10-2004)
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between MAR-2004 and JUN-2004, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (SEP-10-2004)
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between JAN-2004 and MAR-2004, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (JUN-10-2004)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Notification, Public - In NOV-2000, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR)
  • One routine major monitoring violation

Average household size:
This city:  2.4 people
Texas:  2.7 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  67.4%
Whole state:  71.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  3.2%
Whole state:  4.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  13.2%
Whole state:  15.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  3.3%
Whole state:  6.7%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Gordon, TX



Gordon compared to Texas state average:
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.


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Banks with branches in Gordon (2009 data):
  • The First National Bank of Albany: Gordon Branch at Lamar Street, branch established on 1901-03-27. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $349.5 mil, Deposits: $317.1 mil, headquarters in Albany, TX, positive income, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Albany Bancshares, Inc.



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2004 Presidential Election results in Palo Pinto County Texas:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (61%)
  • Electricity (31%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (7%)


Religion statistics for Gordon

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchChurches of ChristChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Adherents61.2%9.9%8.8%6.6%3.7%
Congregations40.0%5.0%11.7%18.3%1.7%
NameChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)Episcopal ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Other religions
Adherents2.3%1.6%1.0%0.9%4.1%
Congregations1.7%1.7%3.3%1.7%15.0%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 1$3,422$41,0640$0
Water Supply 2$10,232$61,3920$0
Totals for Government 3$13,654$54,6160$0



8.28% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($34,343 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.28%
Texas average:  8.37%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Parker County, TX  1.61% ($26,971 average AGI)
from Tarrant County, TX  1.16% ($42,059)
from Dallas County, TX  0.34% ($38,733)


7.83% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($35,166 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.83%
Texas average:  7.44%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Parker County, TX  1.97% ($31,158 average AGI)
to Tarrant County, TX  1.08% ($40,734)
to Erath County, TX  0.31% ($26,630)


Strongest AM radio stations in Gordon:
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • KAHZ (1360 AM; 50 kW; HURST, TX)
  • KESS (1270 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: KESS-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • KZMP (1540 AM; 50 kW; UNIVERSITY PARK, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KRLD (1080 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KFXR (1190 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KSKY (660 AM; 20 kW; BALCH SPRINGS, TX; Owner: BISON MEDIA, INC.)
  • KBIS (1150 AM; 25 kW; HIGHLAND PARK, TX; Owner: DALLAS AM RADIO PARTNERS, L.P.)
  • KHVN (970 AM; 10 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: MORTENSON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKYX (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KTKR (760 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KTNO (1440 AM; 12 kW; DENTON, TX; Owner: MORTENSON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KLIF (570 AM; 5 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: KLIF LICO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Gordon:
  • KFWR (95.9 FM; MINERAL WELLS, TX; Owner: LKCM RADIO GROUP, LP)
  • KTFW-FM (92.1 FM; GLEN ROSE, TX; Owner: M&M BROADCASTERS, LTD.)
  • KDXX (107.1 FM; BENBROOK, TX; Owner: KCYT-FM LICENSE CORP.)
  • KCUB-FM (98.3 FM; STEPHENVILLE, TX; Owner: REESE BROADCASTING L.L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Gordon:
  • KFWD (Channel 52; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: HIC BROADCAST, INC.)


Gordon fatal accident list:
Jan 27, 1996 01:22 AM, Houston, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 4
Feb 4, 1989 02:45 AM, 193, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Jun 10, 1986 06:30 AM, 193, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jul 14, 1983 07:05 AM, Fm919, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Aug 14, 1982 08:30 AM, Travis, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 5
  • BRAD G ZIELIE, Judd, 5 Mi E Of, Type: Tower, Structure height: 60.6 m, Overall height: 60.6 m
    Registrant: Union Pacific Railroad Company, 1400 Douglas St. Stop 0650, Omaha, NE 68179, Phone: (402) 544-1777, Email:
  • CHRISTINE A VERRE, 780 Hwy 193, Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.5 m
  • Jerri L Janjua, 75255 I-20, Type: Tower, Structure height: 53.3 m, Overall height: 60.6 m
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy #150 Gasareg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:
  • Paul Z Gilbert, 4015 S Main, Type: Tower, Structure height: 61 m, Overall height: 67 m, , Licensee ID: L00003043
    Registrant: State Of; Texas Department Of Transportation Texas, 125 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78701-2483, Phone: (512) 506-5131, Email:
  • b b carter, 73000 Ih 20 (Gordon #75619), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 96.6 m
    Registrant: American Towers, Inc., 1898 Leland Drive, Marietta, GA 30067, Phone: (678) 265-6770

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 3
  • 405 N Front, Call Sign: KNFM399, Licensee ID: L00085510
    Assigned Frequencies : 37.1000 MHz, 37.1800 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/05/1997, Expiration Date: 04/29/2002, Cancelation Date: 09/01/2002
    Registrant: City Of Gordon, Box 227, Gordon, TX 76453, Phone: (817) 693-5676
  • Hwy 193 Approx 1 Mi N Of I20, Call Sign: KKE279, Licensee ID: L00007472
    Assigned Frequencies : 48.6600 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/22/1998, Expiration Date: 11/22/2003, Cancelation Date: 08/03/2001
    Registrant: Txu Gas Co, Energy Plaza 1601 Bryan St, Dallas, TX 75201-3411, Phone: (214) 426-7991
  • 3.5 Mi W Nw Of Gordon Tx Fm Rd 108, Call Sign: WSH939, Licensee ID: L00116259
    Assigned Frequencies : 152.945 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/14/2004, Expiration Date: 11/09/2014
    Registrant: Long Ranch, 119 Lamar, Gordon, TX 76453, Phone: (254) 693-5385

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • GORDON MAS, Judd, 5 Mi E Of, Type: Tower, Structure height: 60.6 m, Call Sign: WPQX334
    Assigned Frequencies : 932.293 MHz, 941.293 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/02/2000, Expiration Date: 11/02/2010, Certifier: Paul E Davis
    Registrant: Union Pacific Railroad, 1400 Douglas St. Stop 0650, Omaha, NE 68179, Phone: (402) 544-1777, Fax: (402) 280-6565, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 1
  • Call Sign: K5UKZ, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 02/14/1995, Expiration Date: 02/14/2005, Cancelation Date: 02/15/2007
    Registrant: Vestal U King, Rr 1 Box 81h, Gordon, TX 76453-9709


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 4
  • Aircraft: MOONEY M20C (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 127 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6732N , Serial Number: 680055, Year manufactured: 1968, Airworthiness Date: 03/08/1968
    Registrant (Individual): Mark Taylor, 7381 Fm 2692, Gordon, TX 76453
  • Aircraft: HUGHES 269C (Rotorcraft, Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 64 mph), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 9655F , Serial Number: 910123
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Connie C Taylor, Po Box 166, Gordon, TX 76453, Other Owners: Mark Taylor
  • Aircraft: HUGHES 269B (Rotorcraft, Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 64 mph), Engine: LYCOMING I0360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 980KC , Serial Number: 0047, Year manufactured: 1964
    Registrant (Individual): Connie C Taylor, 7381 Fm 2692, Gordon, TX 76453
  • Aircraft: HUGHES 269A (Rotorcraft, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 65 mph), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 2994K , Serial Number: 83-0284, Year manufactured: 1963, Airworthiness Date: 07/27/1966
    Registrant (Individual): Pending Registration, 7381 Fm 2692, Gordon, TX 76453
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 02/11/2009


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 26
  • Hazardous Condition: 1
  • Service Call: 1
  • Good Intent Call: 9

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