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Gaston

Oregon · 637 residents · 0.341 sq mi
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Gaston has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,591. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $221,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
637
+6%since 2000
from 600 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,868 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,760 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.2
+24%since 2000
from 28.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4905516126727331990201020202024Gaston
2024605
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,591
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,458 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,175
+76%since 2000
from $17,758 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade16.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$221,900
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $142,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$588
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $514 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
34.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(547)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino11%(70)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other3.2%(20)
Diversity Score33.1%(211)
Diversity Score
33
+3%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+36%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.2%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.6%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gaston, Oregon?

Gaston, Oregon has about 637 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gaston, Oregon?

The typical household in Gaston, Oregon earns about $56,591 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 $221,900, and the typical rent is about $588 a month.

How educated are people in Gaston, Oregon?

About 9.5% 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 12.7% of people in Gaston, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gaston, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Gaston, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 31 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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