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Gordon, NE
City in Sheridan County, Nebraska.
Population
1,721
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,847
ZIP codes
0
Gordon and its ZIP codes
Gordon at a glance
- Gordon is about 72 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 73rd among 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- The median household income is $59,226, 23% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $97,400 (59% below Nebraska) and median rent is $625 a month.
Local data for Gordon, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gordon, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,226
Poverty rate
14.1%
Median home value
$97,400
Median rent
$625/mo
Homeownership
70.3%
Bachelor's or higher
26.4%
Median age
40.7
Average commute
15.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (505), Irish Americans (117), Mexican Americans (111).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sheridan County. PPP loans are for Gordon.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,972
1,743 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,010
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$53.1M
FY 2026, $10,366 per person
How people get to work
Gordon, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.7%
- Carpooled22.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home4.1%
Average one-way commute: 15.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gordon, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
915
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
6
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 13°F
20.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gordon, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.4%
U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities near Gordon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ClintonVillage | 8.1 mi | 0.1 |
| RushvilleCity | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| White ClayCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.1 |
| Batesland, SDTown | 23 mi | 0.1 |
| Pine Ridge, SDCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.8 |
| Wounded Knee, SDCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.1 |
| Hay SpringsVillage | 26 mi | 0.4 |
| MerrimanVillage | 27 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gordon, NE in?
- Gordon is in Sheridan County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Gordon, NE?
- About 1,721 people live in Gordon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gordon?
- Nearby places include Clinton (8.1 mi), Rushville (15 mi), White Clay (22 mi), Batesland, SD (23 mi), Pine Ridge, SD (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023