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Gorman, Texas
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Location of Gorman, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Eastland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.64 sq mi (4.26 km2) |
| • Land | 1.64 sq mi (4.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,453 ft (443 m) |
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| • Total | 976 |
| • Density | 629.95/sq mi (243.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76454
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| Area code(s) | 254 |
| FIPS code | 48-30308 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1336742 |
Gorman is a city in Eastland County, Texas, United States. Its population was 976 at the 2020 census, down from 1,083 at the 2010 census.
Geography
Gorman is located in southeastern Eastland County at 32°12′43″N 98°40′17″W / 32.21194°N 98.67139°W (32.211956, –98.671281). Texas State Highway 6 passes through the community, leading northwest 20 miles (32 km) to Eastland, the county seat, and southeast 11 miles (18 km) to De Leon.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.7 square miles (4.3 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 963 | — | |
| 1920 | 3,200 | 232.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,154 | −63.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,157 | 0.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,317 | 13.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,142 | −13.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,236 | 8.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,258 | 1.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,290 | 2.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,236 | −4.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,083 | −12.4% | |
| 2020 | 976 | −9.9% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 564 | 57.79% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 4 | 0.41% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 2 | 0.2% |
| Asian (NH) | 1 | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 4 | 0.41% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 27 | 2.77% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 374 | 38.32% |
| Total | 976 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 976 people, 501 households, and 331 families residing in the city.
Education
The city is served by the Gorman Independent School District.
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, Cfa on climate maps.
Notable person
- Joe Isbell, NFL offensive guard
See also
In Spanish: Gorman (Texas) para niños
