Population 6,755 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Gordonsville
Household size in Gordonsville
| Period | Gordonsville | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.48 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.46 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.43 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.40 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in Gordonsville has 2.40 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.48, in line with the national trend. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the northeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Gordonsville
| Period | Gordonsville | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.2 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.3 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.6 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.5 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Gordonsville is 42.5 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 43.2, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the south.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Gordonsville
| Period | Gordonsville | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Gordonsville than nationally: 9.6%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 1.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Gordonsville
Renters in Gordonsville
| Period | Gordonsville | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.4% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.9% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.3% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.5% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Gordonsville own their homes; 27.5% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Just over three in ten owners (31.1%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northeast; owners are most common in the southeast. The renter share is down 1.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Gordonsville
| Period | Gordonsville | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.8% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.9% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.8% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.8% of the housing in Gordonsville, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 4.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Gordonsville
| Period | Gordonsville | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Gordonsville are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1986, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1976 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Gordonsville
| Period | Gordonsville | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $771 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $945 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $905 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,237 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$466 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Gordonsville costs $1,237 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $466 a month since 2006–10, up 60%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 37.5% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Gordonsville
Bachelor's degrees in Gordonsville
| Period | Gordonsville | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.6% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.5% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.1% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.5% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.9 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Gordonsville than nationally: 32.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 12.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Gordonsville
| Period | Gordonsville | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.1% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.5% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.2% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.5% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.4 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Gordonsville have finished high school (91.5%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. Virginia as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma has risen 8.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Gordonsville
| Period | Gordonsville | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.1%, unemployment in Gordonsville is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Virginia as a whole (4.3%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.7 points, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Gordonsville compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordonsville | 2.40 | 42.5 | 9.6% | 27.5% | 16.8% | 1986 | $1,237 | 32.5% | 91.5% | 5.1% |
| Waldrop | 2.54 | 44.1 | 2.9% | 8.6% | 29.7% | 1997 | $990 | 25.3% | 88.8% | 2.9% |
| Lindsay | 2.20 | 42.5 | 4.7% | 25.6% | 8.7% | 1986 | $1,076 | 51.5% | 92.0% | 6.4% |
| Melton | 3.07 | 40.3 | 5.7% | 5.1% | 27.8% | 2000 | $1,664 | 18.0% | 81.4% | 6.0% |
| Green Springs | 2.99 | 40.7 | 5.2% | 5.1% | 27.8% | 2000 | $1,556 | 19.4% | 82.2% | 5.2% |
| Cobham | 2.37 | 41.7 | 2.7% | 22.0% | 9.5% | 1992 | $1,215 | 55.6% | 92.9% | 6.9% |
| Thelma | 2.54 | 41.7 | 4.2% | 15.2% | 25.2% | 2000 | $990 | 28.7% | 86.7% | 1.4% |
| Madison Run | 2.26 | 37.5 | 14.4% | 41.7% | 14.5% | 1975 | $1,105 | 29.8% | 92.0% | 9.0% |
| Somerset | 2.40 | 39.4 | 18.9% | 39.0% | 6.3% | 1979 | $1,491 | 33.0% | 96.2% | 0.8% |
| Montpelier Station | 2.27 | 45.4 | 12.6% | 39.3% | 3.4% | 1978 | $1,163 | 26.1% | 88.6% | 3.6% |
| Zion | 2.58 | 46.7 | 4.1% | 18.1% | 7.8% | 2005 | $1,769 | 55.0% | 96.1% | 3.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Gordonsville. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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