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Gorman, TX
City in Eastland County, Texas.
Population
997
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
607
ZIP codes
0
Gorman and its ZIP codes
Gorman at a glance
- Gorman is about 5.3 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $19,444, 75% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $75,300 (73% below Texas) and median rent is $488 a month.
Local data for Gorman, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gorman, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$19,444
Poverty rate
46.9%
Median home value
$75,300
Median rent
$488/mo
Homeownership
58.2%
Bachelor's or higher
15.2%
Median age
44.7
Average commute
29.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (208), German Americans (188), Irish Americans (167).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Eastland County. PPP loans are for Gorman.
Unemployment rate
6.2%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,697
5,756 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,997
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$130M
FY 2026, $7,338 per person
How people get to work
Gorman, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.4%
- Carpooled11.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.4%
Average one-way commute: 29.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gorman, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
519
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
71
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 30°F
29.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gorman, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
22.3%
U.S. 11.1% +11.2 pts
Cities near Gorman
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CarbonTown | 9.7 mi | 1 |
| De LeonCity | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| EastlandCity | 15 mi | 4.4 |
| RangerCity | 17 mi | 7 |
| LinglevilleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1 |
| Rising StarTown | 19 mi | 1.7 |
| ProctorCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.4 |
| DublinCity | 21 mi | 3.6 |
| CiscoCity | 22 mi | 5.4 |
| ComancheCity | 22 mi | 4.6 |
| MayCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.5 |
| HuckabayCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 3.4 |
| StrawnCity | 25 mi | 0.8 |
| MingusCity | 26 mi | 1.6 |
| StephenvilleCity | 27 mi | 12 |
| BlanketTown | 28 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gorman, TX in?
- Gorman is in Eastland County, Texas.
- What is the population of Gorman, TX?
- About 997 people live in Gorman, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gorman?
- Nearby places include Carbon (9.7 mi), De Leon (11 mi), Eastland (15 mi), Ranger (17 mi), Lingleville (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023