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Gaston

Oregon · 672 residents (2025 est.) · 0.341 sq mi
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Gaston is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $125,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $466,400. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 51% more than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
605
+1%since 2000
from 600 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,774 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,760 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.2
+41%since 2000
from 28.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:672 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4905516126727331990201020202024Gaston
2024605
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$125,625
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,458 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,534
+201%since 2000
from $17,758 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.4%
+45.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.322
−17%since 2010
from 0.386 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade33.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$466,400
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $142,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,563
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $514 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.5%
+20.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
18.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.6%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.6%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
−5%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
76
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83%(498)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(87)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score32%(192)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(510)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(55)
Asian0.7%(4)
Other6%(36)
Diversity Score34.7%(210)
Diversity Score
35
+9%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
+44%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 71.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
44.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
−49.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2012
from 17.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.9%
−77.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+38.1 ptssince 2017
from 61.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2016
from 90.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2016
from 8.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gaston, Oregon?

Gaston, Oregon has about 605 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gaston, Oregon?

The typical household in Gaston, Oregon earns about $125,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gaston, Oregon expensive?

In Gaston, Oregon, the median home is worth about $466,400, and the typical rent is about $1,563 a month.

How educated are people in Gaston, Oregon?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Gaston, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gaston, Oregon?

About 6.3% of people in Gaston, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gaston, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Gaston, Oregon has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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