Gorman is a city in
Eastland County, Texas, United States. Its population was 1,083 at the 2010 census,
down from 1,236 at the 2000 census.
Geography
Gorman is located in southeastern Eastland County at (32.211956, –98.671281).
passes through the community, leading northwest to
Eastland
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, the
county seat, and southeast to
De Leon.
According to the
United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.
Demographics
2020 census
As of the
2020 United States census
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, there were 976 people, 501 households, and 331 families residing in the city.
2000 census
As of the
census of 2000, 1,236 people, 474 households, and 310 families were residing in the city. The
population density was 750.7 people per square mile (289.2/km). The 569 housing units averaged 345.6/sq mi (133.1/km). The
racial makeup of the city was 80.42% White, 0.08% African American, 0.89% Native American, 17.72% from other races, and 0.89% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 29.13% of the population.
Of the 474 households, 33.1% had children under 18 living with them, 51.1% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.4% were not families. About 32.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.1% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.53, and the average family size was 3.24.
In the city, the age distribution was 28.2% under 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 20.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $26,758, and for a family was $32,431. Males had a median income of $25,800 versus $18,417 for females. The
per capita income for the city was $11,906. 16.3% of the population and 10.1% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 20.4% of those under the age of 18 and 19.6% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Education
The city is served by the
Gorman Independent School District
Gorman Independent School District is a public school district based in Gorman, Texas, Gorman, Texas (United States, USA).
The district is located in Eastland County, Texas, Eastland County and a small portion of the district extends into Comanch ...
.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the
Köppen climate classification, Gorman has a
humid subtropical climate
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, ''Cfa'' on climate maps.
Climate Summary for Gorman, Texas
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Notable people
* Joe Isbell
Joe Bob Isbell (born July 7, 1940) is a former American football offensive guard in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys and Cleveland Browns. He played college football at the University of Houston.
Early years
Isbell attended Li ...
, NFL football
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player
References
External links
City of Gorman official websiteGorman Independent School District
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Cities in Texas
Cities in Eastland County, Texas