Gordon, Wisconsin

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Population in 2010: 636.
Population change since 2000: -1.4%
 
Males: 326  (51.3%)
Females: 310  (48.7%)
Median resident age:

54.1 years
Wisconsin median age:

42.6 years

Zip codes: 54838.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $61,912 (it was $34,412 in 2000)
Gordon:

$61,912
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $36,562 (it was $18,065 in 2000)

Gordon town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $187,836 (it was $69,600 in 2000)
Gordon:

$187,836
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $201,945; detached houses: $209,055; townhouses or other attached units: $212,805; in 2-unit structures: $185,551; mobile homes: $81,636; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $123,010
March 2022 cost of living index in Gordon: 90.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Gordon, WI (2010)
    • 61596.7%White alone
    • 121.9%Two or more races
    • 50.8%American Indian alone
    • 20.3%Asian alone
    • 10.2%Black alone
    • 10.2%Hispanic

Races in Gordon detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Wisconsin and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Gordon, Wisconsin as of April 16, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Gordon is 212 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (22.3%), Norwegian (16.9%), Irish (11.0%), Swedish (9.0%), Polish (5.7%), English (5.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1035 feet

Land area: 151.8 square miles.

Population density: 4.2 people per square mile   (very low).

Gordon, Wisconsin map

5 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.8%
Wisconsin:

3.6%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Gordon town:

1.6% ($1,114)
Wisconsin:

2.0% ($2,245)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Duluth, MN (38.2 miles , pop. 86,918).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (112.1 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (368.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Solon Springs, WI (2.3 miles ),
Wascott, WI (2.6 miles ),
Frog Creek, WI (3.4 miles),
Bennett, WI (3.5 miles ),
Minong, WI (3.6 miles ),
Barnes, WI (3.7 miles ),
Hawthorne, WI (4.0 miles ),
Lake Nebagamon, WI (4.1 miles )

Latitude: 46.28 N, Longitude: 91.78 W

Area code: 715

Distribution of median household income in Gordon, WI in 2022
Gordon satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.9%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +91 (+16.4%).
Most common industries in Gordon, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (12.1%)
  • Health care (11.2%)
  • Food (10.2%)
  • Educational services (8.8%)
  • Construction (7.4%)
  • Public administration (6.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (3.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (11.0%)
  • Public administration (7.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.3%)
  • Food (6.3%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.5%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (5.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (20.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (18.2%)
  • Food (15.9%)
  • Educational services (14.8%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (5.7%)
  • Public administration (4.5%)
  • Transportation equipment (3.4%)
Most common occupations in Gordon, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.7%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (4.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (11.0%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (11.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.1%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (13.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (10.2%)
  • Registered nurses (9.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.0%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.8%)

Average climate in Gordon, Wisconsin

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Gordon-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Wisconsin state average. It is 62% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/18/2001, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 32.4 miles away from the Gordon town center killed 2 people and injured 16 people and caused $10 million in damages.

On 6/30/1968, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 2.1 miles away from the town center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Gordon-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 67% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 209.1 miles away from Gordon center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 220.9 miles away from the city center
On 2/7/2020 at 18:30:28, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 ML, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 94.2 miles away from the city center
On 1/9/2020 at 18:16:48, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 MB) earthquake occurred 97.5 miles away from the city center
On 4/8/2020 at 17:14:33, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 ML) earthquake occurred 98.0 miles away from Gordon center
On 3/2/2017 at 16:53:31, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 ML) earthquake occurred 93.9 miles away from Gordon center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Douglas County (9) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Storms: 4, Winds: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Gordon:

  • University of Wisconsin-Superior (about 34 miles; Superior, WI; Full-time enrollment: 2,302)
  • Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (about 38 miles; Shell Lake, WI; FT enrollment: 2,414)
  • Lake Superior College (about 40 miles; Duluth, MN; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • University of Minnesota-Duluth (about 41 miles; Duluth, MN; FT enrollment: 10,612)
  • The College of Saint Scholastica (about 41 miles; Duluth, MN; FT enrollment: 3,762)
  • University of Wisconsin-Stout (about 97 miles; Menomonie, WI; FT enrollment: 8,120)
  • University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (about 104 miles; Eau Claire, WI; FT enrollment: 10,143)

Public high school in Gordon:

  • GORDON CORRECTIONAL CENTER (Location: 10401 E COUNTY ROAD G, Grades: 7-12)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Gordon Wascott Emergency Medical Services (A). Display/hide its location on the map

River: Eau Claire River (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Gordon-Wascott Historical Society Museum (9672 East Cty Trk Y).

Hotel: Misty Pines Motel (14173 South Oak Road).

Douglas County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Gordon and their reported violations in the past:

MOOSE RIVER BAR (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif issued (NOV-29-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-29-2010), St Public Notif requested (NOV-29-2010), St Boil Water Order (NOV-29-2010), St Public Notif received (NOV-29-2010), St Compliance achieved (JUN-17-2011), St Other (JUN-22-2011)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-18-2010), St Compliance achieved (OCT-18-2010), St Boil Water Order (OCT-18-2010), St Public Notif received (NOV-29-2010), St Public Notif issued (NOV-29-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Boil Water Order (JUN-18-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-18-2010), St Public Notif requested (JUN-18-2010), St Compliance achieved (SEP-22-2010), St Public Notif issued (NOV-29-2010), St Public Notif received (NOV-29-2010)
UP NORTH RESORT (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
POODLE INN (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-07-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-07-2009), St Boil Water Order (DEC-07-2009), St Public Notif issued (DEC-30-2009), St Public Notif received (DEC-30-2009), St Compliance achieved (FEB-03-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-25-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-25-2009), St Boil Water Order (SEP-25-2009), St Public Notif issued (SEP-29-2009), St Public Notif received (SEP-29-2009), St Compliance achieved (OCT-07-2009)

Drinking water stations with addresses in Gordon that have no violations reported:

  • M & MS Y GO BY (Population served: 26, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • TUVERSONS RESORT (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • OLD OAK SUPPER CLUB (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • SUNNY POINT RESORT 2 CABINS (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • TRADIN POST (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • SEAMANS RESORT 2 CABIN (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • ST CROIX RIVER LANES (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • POGOS HARBOR INN (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • VIEWPOINT LODGE (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • LOOKOUT TAVERN (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This town:

2.1 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

64.7%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

6.5%
Whole state:

7.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.0% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

8.0%
Whole state:

8.7%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

1.3%
Whole state:

3.7%

For population 15 years and over in Gordon:

Marital status in Gordon, WI
  • Never married: 15.9%
  • Now married: 62.0%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 11.1%
  • Divorced: 10.0%

For population 25 years and over in Gordon:

  • High school or higher: 91.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.5%
  • Unemployed: 9.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.5
Wisconsin average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Gordon, WI (based on Douglas County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic11,1048
Mainline Protestant5,29016
Evangelical Protestant5,01229
Other142
None22,739-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 9
Douglas County:

2.06 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
This county:

0.46 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 23
Here:

5.26 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 40
Here:

9.15 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

8.64 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Douglas County:

7.9%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Douglas County:

27.0%
Wisconsin:

27.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Douglas County:

14.5%
Wisconsin:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Gordon:

  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • WDSM (710 AM; 10 kW; SUPERIOR, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WWJC (850 AM; daytime; 10 kW; DULUTH, MN; Owner: WWJC, INC.)
  • WHSM (910 AM; 5 kW; HAYWARD, WI; Owner: QB BROADCASTING, LTD.)
  • KDAL (610 AM; 5 kW; DULUTH, MN; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WAQE (1090 AM; daytime; 5 kW; RICE LAKE, WI; Owner: TKC, INC.)
  • WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Gordon:

  • WHSA (89.9 FM; BRULE, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • KBMX (107.7 FM; PROCTOR, MN; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF DULUTH, INC.)
  • WWAX (92.1 FM; HERMANTOWN, MN; Owner: RED ROCK RADIO CORP.)
  • WSCN (100.5 FM; CLOQUET, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WHSM-FM (101.1 FM; HAYWARD, WI; Owner: QB BROADCASTING, LTD.)
  • KDNI (90.5 FM; DULUTH, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KQDS-FM (94.9 FM; DULUTH, MN; Owner: RED ROCK RADIO CORP.)
  • KLDJ (101.7 FM; DULUTH, MN; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF DULUTH, INC.)
  • KUMD-FM (103.3 FM; DULUTH, MN; Owner: REGENTS OF UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA)
  • KDAL-FM (95.7 FM; DULUTH, MN; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KKCB (105.1 FM; DULUTH, MN; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF DULUTH, INC.)
  • WRLS-FM (92.3 FM; HAYWARD, WI; Owner: VACATIONLAND BROADCASTER, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Gordon:

  • WDIO-TV (Channel 10; DULUTH, MN; Owner: WDIO-TV, LLC)
  • KDLH (Channel 3; DULUTH, MN; Owner: CHELSEY BROADCASTING COMPANY OF DULUTH, LLC)
  • KBJR-TV (Channel 6; SUPERIOR, WI; Owner: KBJR LICENSE, INC.)
  • KQDS-TV (Channel 21; DULUTH, MN; Owner: KQDS ACQUISITION CORP.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 14Number of bridges
  • 98ft / 29.9mTotal length
  • $461,000Total costs
  • 8,497Total average daily traffic
  • 560Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Gordon, WI - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 11920-1929
  • 21930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 11960-1969
  • 51990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Gordon, WI

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Gordon)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

17 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 1 Mi E Hwy 53 On Cty Trunk Y (Lat: 46.224944 Lon: -91.758528), Type: Tower, Structure height: 35 m, Call Sign: KNEL351,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.835 MHz, Grant Date: 09/26/2002, Expiration Date: 12/09/2012, Cancellation Date: 02/09/2013, Registrant: Enterprise Wireless Alliance 21127910, 17750 Creamery Road Suite B10, Emmitsburg, MD 21727, Phone: (703) 797-5147, Fax: (717) 337-9157, Email:

  • Cr G 3/4 Mi Sw (Lat: 46.222444 Lon: -91.283528), Call Sign: KNEB735, Licensee ID: L00092410,
    Assigned Frequencies: 48.4000 MHz, 48.5000 MHz, Grant Date: 08/31/2002, Expiration Date: 11/02/2012, Cancellation Date: 01/05/2013, Registrant: Dahlberg Light & Power Co, Solon Springs, WI 54873-0300


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • GORDON, 9951 East Williams Drive (Lat: 46.247139 Lon: -91.780722), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 128 m, Call Sign: WQMQ443,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, Grant Date: 09/22/2020, Expiration Date: 10/21/2030, Certifier: Tom Dalbec, Registrant: Dsc Communications, 711 Hammond Ave, Superior, WI 54880, Phone: (715) 392-2911, Fax: (715) 392-2995, Email:

  • GORDON RELO, 9951 East Williams Drive (Lat: 46.247139 Lon: -91.780722), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 128 m, Call Sign: WQWH749,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11265.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/26/2015, Expiration Date: 08/26/2025, Cancellation Date: 12/16/2021, Certifier: John E Monday, Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 208 S Akard St., Rm 1015, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (214) 746-6410, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Gordon)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150J (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 51103, N51103, N-51103, Serial Number: 15069767, Year manufactured: 1968, Airworthiness Date: 11/01/1968
    Registrant (Individual): Reported Sale, 7872 E Eagle Heights Rd, Gordon, WI 54838

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Gordon, WI
  • 67.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 16.9%Wood
  • 8.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 7.1%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Gordon, WI
  • 42.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 25.0%Electricity
  • 17.5%Wood
  • 10.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 5.0%Utility gas


Gordon compared to Wisconsin state average:

  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There are 2 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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