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Gorman, NC
Census-designated place in Durham County, North Carolina.
Population
1,591
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
567
ZIP codes
0
Gorman and its ZIP codes
Gorman at a glance
- Gorman is about 2.6 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $47,297, 35% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- Median rent is $1,311 a month.
Local data for Gorman, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gorman, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,297
Poverty rate
18.8%
Median rent
$1,311/mo
Homeownership
60.6%
Bachelor's or higher
22.5%
Median age
38.5
Average commute
24.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (547), Guatemalan Americans (285), Irish Americans (155).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Durham County. PPP loans are for Gorman.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$103,812
233,836 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,077
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$6.28B
FY 2026, $19,335 per person
How people get to work
Gorman, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.6%
- Carpooled14.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.2%
Average one-way commute: 24.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gorman, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
538
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,257
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 28°F
48.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gorman, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.1%
U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.5%
U.S. 11.1% +8.4 pts
Cities near Gorman
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ButnerTown | 6.5 mi | 13.8 |
| DurhamCity | 6.9 mi | 118.8 |
| CreedmoorCity | 9 mi | 5.4 |
| StemTown | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| RougemontCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6.3 |
| MorrisvilleTown | 14 mi | 9.2 |
| Chapel HillTown | 15 mi | 21.7 |
| HillsboroughTown | 17 mi | 5.8 |
| RaleighCity | 17 mi | 150.9 |
| Wake ForestTown | 17 mi | 19.9 |
| Carolina MeadowsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| CarrboroTown | 18 mi | 6.5 |
| Governors VillageCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| YoungsvilleTown | 19 mi | 2.5 |
| Governors ClubCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.4 |
| CaryTown | 20 mi | 61 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gorman, NC in?
- Gorman is in Durham County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Gorman, NC?
- About 1,591 people live in Gorman, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gorman?
- Nearby places include Butner (6.5 mi), Durham (6.9 mi), Creedmoor (9 mi), Stem (12 mi), Rougemont (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023