Gore, Oklahoma
Gore: Town in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma
About
Gore is a town located in the county of Sequoyah in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Its population at the 2010 census was 977 and a population density of 164 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 946 inhabitants.
The town was created 123 years ago in 1902.
Quick Facts about Gore
| Population : | 946 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Oklahoma (United States) |
| County : | Sequoyah County |
| Postal code : | 74435 |
| Area : | 5.96 km2 |
| Altitude : | 495 feet / 151 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1902 (123 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 23:26:52 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 159 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.28% (2010-2020) |
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Gore decreased by 3.28% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 977 | - | census |
| 2011 | 974 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 962 | -1.25% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 957 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 963 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 959 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 959 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 963 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 954 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 951 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 946 | -0.53% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,143 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,125 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,106 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,163 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 13.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 48.3% |
| White only, percent : | 95.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 92.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 336 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 81.5% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 81.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $163,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,427 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $559 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $900 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,058 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.49 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 91.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 83.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 2.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 74.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 3,818 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 3,781 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 77,877 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 23,661 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $4,583 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $64,722 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $32,506 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 5.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 418 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 265 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 132 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 393 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 45 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 358 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,870.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1.33 |
People born in Gore (2)
People born in Gore, including basketball player and coach John Whisenant, All-college football player, professional football player, running back, Heisman Trophy winner Steve Owens, .
List
Schools in Gore
College & universities near Gore, OK
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 206996 | Connors State College | Warner (OK) | 74469 |
| 418296 | Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee | Muskogee (OK) | 74403-1889 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Gore, OK
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TLS | Tulsa, Oklahoma | 317 South Detroit St. | BUS |
Other cities in Sequoyah County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sequoyah County , OK.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sallisaw | 8,453 | City in Oklahoma |
| Roland | 4,020 | Town in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, USA |
| Muldrow | 3,279 | Town of the United States |
| Vian | 1,356 | City in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Gans | 296 | Town in Oklahoma, United States |
| Marble City | 250 | City in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Moffett | 122 | Human settlement in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Paradise Hill | 80 | Human settlement in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, United States of America |