Gordo, Alabama
Town · Population 1,559 · #221 in Alabama
About Gordo
Gordo, AL is a small town located in western Alabama, home to 1,559 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Gordo is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 3.25 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 480 residents per square mile.
📰 Gordo News Today
- Gordo High School (AL) Football MaxPreps · Aug 15
- Levi Foster - Gordo Green Wave Baseball (Gordo, AL) Sports Illustrated · Jul 28
- Teresa Koon Smith Obituary (1959 - 2026) - Gordo, AL - WTVA Legacy obituary · Aug 12
- Westbound lanes of new Gordo bypass to open late July WBRC · Jul 21
- Gordo prepares for the 2026 football season The Tuscaloosa News · Aug 5
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Gordo Unique
- The only place in America named Gordo — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in western Alabama, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Alabama — one of 594 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 14 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Gordo
- Billy's Barbecue — barbecue
- Cattle On A Flame Restaurant — steak house
- Guadalupa Mexican Grill — mexican
- Tasty Wraps
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Gordo
- Gordo Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Gordo
- Gordo Elementary School
- Gordo High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlabama
TypeTown
Population (2024)1,559
Rank in state#221 of 463
Land area3.25 sq mi
Density480/sq mi
Coordinates33.3223, -87.9037