Gordo, AL is a small town located in Pickens County, with a population of 1,599 people. It has a population density of 490.01 people per square mile. The town is home to many small businesses such as Gordo Hardware and Furniture, Gordo Pharmacy, and Knuckle Sandwich Deli. There are plenty of outdoor activities to do in the area no matter the season like camping at Payne Lake Recreation Area or visiting Meridianville Falls. There are also plenty of clubs and organizations in Gordo like 4-H Youth Development and Pickens County Historical Society. Finally, there are local sporting events all year round like the annual Gordo High School Football game which draws fans from across the state.
The population in Gordo is 1,599. There are 492 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Gordo is 40.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Gordo is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Gordo
- 41.8% are married
- 13.4% are divorced
- 26.6% are married with children
- 25.6% have children, but are single
Race in Gordo
- 50.1% are White
- 39.5% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 5.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 4.1% Two or more races
- 0.5% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander